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½ Penny Warwickshire – Wilkinson / Forge
1793 year| Copper | 11.12 g | 29 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 | 11.12 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#168463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
A man working at an industrial forge with toothed border, date in exergue.
Note: the top of 1 and 7 slopes.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1793
Edge
Plain with incuse legend.
Note: varieties exist.
Lettering: WILLEY SNEDSHILL BERSHAM BRADLEY
Comment
Similar type (DH#393, Atkins#276) with straight 1 and 7 in date.Also struck in silver.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Warwickshire – Wilkinson / Forge) 1793 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. The British government was unable to produce enough coins to meet the demands of the growing economy, leading to the issuance of privately minted tokens like this one. These tokens were accepted as legal tender and played an important role in the everyday transactions of the time.
