½ Penny Suffolk - Bungay / Justice
1795 year| Copper | 9 g | 28.7 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 28.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#330011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Figure of Justice standing on pedestal, legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FOR THE USE OF TRADE.
Edge
Incuse lettering
Note: varieties exist (see below)
Lettering: S. PRENTICE S. DELF M. ABEL
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Suffolk - Bungay / Justice) 1795 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. To address this issue, many private token issuers, such as John H. Bungay, were authorized to produce copper tokens that could be used as small change. This particular coin is a rare example of one of these tokens, featuring an image of Justice on one side and the reverse bearing the inscription "Bungay's Half Penny" surrounded by a wreath. Its unique design and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
