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½ Penny Sussex - Hastings
1794 year| Copper | 8.5 g | 19 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 | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#92393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Shield of arms of Hastings between sprigs of palm and laurel, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HASTINGS HALFPENNY
1794
Edge
Plain
Comment
Hastings was one of the towns of the Cinque Ports Confederation.Other varieties exist (DH#24, DH#25)
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Sussex - Hastings) 1794 coin from the United Kingdom is interesting because it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country. To address this issue, many private token issues were made, including this particular coin, which was issued by the Hastings family in Sussex. This coin's design features a shield with the initials "W.H." (for William Hastings) and a crowned rose on the reverse. Despite its small denomination, this coin is highly sought after by collectors today due to its rarity and historical significance.
