© ABC Coins & Tokens
© ABC Coins & Tokens
½ Penny Warwickshire - Birmingham / Mining and Copper Co.
| Copper | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1791-1792 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#31661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Stork standing on cornucopia facing left, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering: HALFPENNY PAYABLE AT
Edge
Inscripted
Script: Latin
Lettering: BIRMINGHAM REDRUTH & SWANSEA
Comment
Many obverse, reverse, edge and counterfeit varieties exist. Dalton & Hamer lists DH#103-117 (except DH#113) as counterfeit examples; any pieces dated 1793 or 1794 are listed as counterfeits.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Warwickshire - Birmingham / Mining and Copper Co.) 1791-1792 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of economic hardship and currency shortages in the late 18th century. The coin was minted by a private company, the Birmingham Mining and Copper Company, and was intended to serve as a substitute for the official British coinage, which was in short supply at the time. The use of copper as the material for the coin was also significant, as it was a more affordable alternative to the traditional metals used in coinage, such as silver and gold. Despite its humble origins, the Token ½ Penny has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1792 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Warwickshire - Birmingham / Mining and Copper Co.) 1791-1792 coin.
