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½ Penny Warwickshire - Birmingham / Lutwyche's ND
| Copper | 7 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1791-1797 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1797 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#54431 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Conjoined busts of King George III and Queen Charlotte, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LONG MAY THEY REIGN OVER A GRATEFULL PEOPLE •
Edge
Plain
Comment
Edge variety existsInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Warwickshire - Birmingham / Lutwyche's) ND (1791-1797) coin is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the United Kingdom, particularly in the 1790s. The coin was minted privately by a merchant named John Lutwyche, who was granted permission by the government to produce tokens to alleviate the shortage of small change. The coin's design features a unique combination of symbols, including a crowned shield with the initials "G.R." (for George Rex) and a Britannia seated on a rock, surrounded by foliage and a ribbon with the inscription "HALF PENNY." Despite its historical significance, the coin is still relatively affordable for collectors, with prices ranging from a few pounds to several hundred pounds depending on its condition and rarity.
