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½ Penny Warwickshire – Birmingham / H. Hickman
1792 year| Copper | 12.28 g | 29.65 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 | 12.28 g |
| Diameter | 29.65 mm |
| Thickness | 2.38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
HH cypher
Lettering:
BIRMINGHAM PROMISSORY HALFPENNY
1792
Edge
Edge lettering
Lettering: PAYABLE AT H. HICKMANS WAREHOUSE BIRMINGHAM.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Warwickshire – Birmingham / H. Hickman) 1792 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 individual, H. Hickman, and was used as a substitute for the official copper coins that were in short supply. This coin is a rare example of a privately minted token that was used as a form of currency during this period.
