½ Penny Sussex - East Grinstead / I. Boorman
1795 year| Copper | 9.3 g | 29 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 | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#219058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
A pair of scales above central cypher, legend around, date below.
Lettering:
EAST GRINSTEAD HALFPENNY
1795
Edge
Plain with incuse legend
Note: varieties exist
Lettering: PAYABLE AT I + H BOORMAN oxoxo
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Sussex - East Grinstead / I. Boorman) 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 merchants and traders issued their own tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by the local community. This coin's design features the image of a crowned shield with the initials "I.B." below it, representing the issuer, I. Boorman. Despite being made of copper, this coin was still considered valuable and played an important role in the local economy during that time.
