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½ Penny Suffolk - Bury / M. Apseys ND
| Copper | 10.3 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1787-1797 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.3 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#272716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
A tea kettle and Bath stove surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SUCCESS TO TRADE
Edge
Oblique milled
Comment
Michael Apsey was an ironmonger in Bury St Edmunds who was listed as bankrupt in April 1797.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Suffolk - Bury / M. Apseys) ND (1787-1797) coin is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of small denomination coins in circulation in the United Kingdom. To address this issue, many private token issuers, such as M. Apseys, produced their own copper tokens that were accepted as legal tender. This coin is an example of one such token, which was issued in Suffolk, a county in East Anglia, England. Despite being issued by a private entity, the coin was still subject to official regulations and had to meet certain standards to be considered legal tender.
