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½ Penny Warwickshire - Birmingham / Donald and Co
1792 year| Copper | 11.48 g | 29.19 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1792 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.48 g |
| Diameter | 29.19 mm |
| Thickness | 2.23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
A beehive and bees within a circle of leaves. Lettering around, beaded border. Date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
No 29 BULL STREET BIRMINGHAM
1792
Edge
DH#123 - Edge plain
DH#123a - PAYABLE IN HULL AND IN LONDON.
Lettering: PAYABLE IN HULL AND IN LONDON.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Warwickshire - Birmingham / Donald and Co) 1792 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, such as this one, by merchants and traders. These tokens were used as a substitute for official currency and were often backed by the issuer's reputation and creditworthiness. This particular token was issued by Donald and Co. in Birmingham and Warwickshire, and its design features a simple yet elegant layout with the denomination "1/2P" and the year "1792" prominently displayed. Despite being made of copper, which was a relatively inexpensive material at the time, the Token ½ Penny has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
