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½ Penny Warwickshire - Birmingham
1793 year| Copper | 10.05 g | 29.37 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1793 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.05 g |
| Diameter | 29.37 mm |
| Thickness | 1.98 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
The arms of the Hardy family: a shield bearing four hedgehogs, crest a hedgehog
Script: Latin
Lettering: INDUSTRY HAS IT’S SURE REWARD.
Edge
Plain with lettering
NOTE: varieties exist
Lettering: CURRENT EVERYWHERE.
Comment
Also struck in silver and brass.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Warwickshire - Birmingham) 1793 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. The coin was minted by a private company, the Birmingham Token Company, which was established to address the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. The Token ½ Penny was made of copper and had a unique design, featuring an image of a shield with the initials "W" and "B" on either side, representing Warwickshire and Birmingham respectively. Despite its unusual design, the coin was widely accepted and used in everyday transactions, demonstrating the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people during a time of economic challenge.
