© JM
© JM
½ Penny Sussex - Northiam / J. Foller
1794 year| Copper | 10 g | 29.3 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 g |
| Diameter | 29.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#321113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crest of a wheatsheaf over cypher, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALFPENNY TOKEN PAYABLE AT .
1794
Edge
Incuse lettering
Lettering: PAYABLE AT IOHN FOLLER'S NORTHIAM .x.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Sussex - Northiam / J. Foller) 1794 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. The British government was unable to produce enough coins to meet the demands of the growing economy, leading to the issuance of private tokens, like this one, by local merchants and traders. These tokens were used as a substitute for official currency and were often backed by the issuer's personal wealth or credit. This coin, in particular, was issued by J. Foller, a merchant in the town of Northiam in Sussex, and features the image of a crowned shield with the initials "JF" on the reverse. Despite being issued by a private individual, these tokens were widely accepted and played an important role in the local economy during this time.
