© ECapoe
© ECapoe
½ Penny Warwickshire – Wilkinson / Barge
1788 year| Copper | 14.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1788 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#122819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Two masted barge sailing left, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1788
Engraver: John Gregory Hancock
Edge
Plain with incuse legend
Note: varieties exist
Lettering: WILLEY SNEDSHILL BERSHAM BRADLEY
Comment
Also struck in brass.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Warwickshire – Wilkinson / Barge) 1788 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of currency shortages in the late 18th century. To address this issue, many private token issuers, such as Wilkinson and Barge, produced their own coins, like this one, which were accepted as legal tender in specific regions. This coin's design features a barge on the reverse, which is where its name originates.
