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½ Penny Warwickshire – Wilkinson / Forge
1788 year| Copper | 14.7 g | 28 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 | 14.7 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#183040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Man on right working at an industrial forge with tilt hammer, date in exergue, toothed border.
Note: varieties exist
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1788
Edge
Plain with incuse legend.
Lettering: WILLEY SNEDSHILL BERSHAM BRADLEY
Comment
John Wilkinson, 'The Iron Master', was also very prominent in copper. John Boulton had dealings with him and inspired him to get into the business of private copper tokens while he was waiting for his government coining contract. There are three major reverse types for John Wilkinson; the Barge, Forge, and Vulcan. All tokens with Wilkinson spelled wrong, or with reverses other than a Barge, Forge, or Vulcan are contemporary counterfeits. Tokens other than with the words 'WILLEY SNEDSHILL BERSHAM BRADLEY' on the edge are counterfeit.The Wilkinson types are one of the most extensive Conder series and this page is concerned with those dated 1788 and with the obverse bearing a period after the R:
DH#375 O: Period to centre of R. R: Curved 1, straight 7. Date close to line.
DH#376 O: As last. R: Similar, but date further from line.
DH#377 O: Similar. The end of queue closer to bust. R: As last.
DH#378 O: As last. R: Date close to line.
DH#379 O: Period close to frill. R: Very similar, but date further from line.
DH#380 O: As last. R: 1 under r/h corner of support, 8 projects beyond edge of anvil.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Warwickshire – Wilkinson / Forge) 1788 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of currency shortages in the late 18th century. The coin was minted by a private company, Wilkinson and Forge, and was used as a substitute for the official British coinage. The coin's design features a simple layout with the denomination "1/2P" on one side and a crown on the other. Despite its humble appearance, the Token ½ Penny is a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1788 | 19296 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Warwickshire – Wilkinson / Forge) 1788 coin.
