© ABC Coins & Tokens
© ABC Coins & Tokens
½ Penny Warwickshire - Coventry / Lady Godiva
| Copper | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1792-1795 |
| 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#20899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Elephant with castle tower on back, legend above
Script: Latin
Lettering: COVENTRY HALFPENNY
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF ROBERT REYNOLDS & CO
Comment
Numerous obverse, reverse and edge varieties of this type exist, DH#231-237, DH#238-245, DH#250.Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Warwickshire - Coventry / Lady Godiva) 1792-1795 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper is interesting because it features Lady Godiva, a legendary figure known for her generosity and kindness, on one side, and a shield with the coat of arms of Coventry on the other. This coin was issued during a time when there was a shortage of small denomination coins in circulation, and private tokens like this one were used as a substitute.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1792 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1793 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Warwickshire - Coventry / Lady Godiva) 1792-1795 coin.
