© ZacUK
© ZacUK
½ Penny Suffolk – Haverhill
1794 year| Copper | 9.30 g | 28.79 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.30 g |
| Diameter | 28.79 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
A cypher IF within an oval, with crest of a wolf's head above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRO BONO PUBLICO
1794
Edge
Plain with lettering
Lettering: PAYABLE AT IOHN FINCHAMS SUFFOLK
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Suffolk – Haverhill) 1794 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 towns and cities in the UK issued their own tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by local merchants. This coin's design features the image of a shield with the initials "H" and "S" on either side, representing the town of Haverhill in Suffolk. Despite its small denomination, this coin is a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and cultural context of the time.
