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½ Penny Suffolk - Bury / J. Goer ND
1795 year| Copper | 10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#48949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Plain design, legend across 5 lines
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAYABLE
AT
JAMs, GOERS
IRONMONGER
BURY.
Edge
Plain
NOTE: variety exists
Comment
Also struck in SilverInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Suffolk - Bury / J. Goer) ND (1795) coin is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the United Kingdom, particularly in rural areas. To address this issue, local businesses and traders began issuing their own tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by the community. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as a substitute for official currency during that time.
