© ZacUK
© ZacUK
½ Penny Warwickshire - Birmingham / Johnson
1793 year| Copper | 9.38 g | 28 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 | 9.38 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1797 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#109279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bust of Dr. Samuel Johnson in profile left, quatrefoil ornament below with two dots either side. Lettering around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DR. SAML. IOHNSON.
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Edge
Plain with lettering, the rest engrailed <<<<
Lettering: PAYABLE IN LONDON
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Warwickshire - Birmingham / Johnson) 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, John Birmingham and Company, and was one of many tokens issued by local merchants and traders to address the lack of small change in circulation. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of copper, which was a relatively valuable metal at the time, and weighed 9.38 grams. This fact highlights the resourcefulness and resilience of the people during a period of economic hardship.
