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½ Penny Sussex – Brighton / Prince of Wales
1794 year| Copper | 10.05 g | 29.82 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.05 g |
| Diameter | 29.82 mm |
| Thickness | 1.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53070 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
The Prince of Wales’ plumes and motto with denomination above and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALFPENNY
ICH DIEN
1794
Translation: I serve
Edge
Incuse lettering
Lettering: BRIGHTON CAMP HALFPENNY
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Sussex – Brighton / Prince of Wales) 1794 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country. The coin was minted privately by a merchant in Brighton, Sussex, and was used as a substitute for the official copper coins that were in short supply. Despite its unofficial status, the coin was widely accepted and remained in circulation for many years, making it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1794 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Sussex – Brighton / Prince of Wales) 1794 coin.
