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½ Penny Warwickshire - Wilkinson / Forge
1792 year| Copper | 10.5 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1792 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.5 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#48951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
A man working at an industrial forge, date in exergue.
Lettering: 1792
Edge
Plain with incuse legend.
Note: varieties exist
Lettering: WILLEY SNEDSHILL BERSHAM BRADLEY
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Warwickshire - Wilkinson / Forge) 1792 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 private tokens, like this one, by local merchants and traders. These tokens were used as a substitute for official currency and were often backed by the merchant's personal credit. This particular token was issued by Wilkinson / Forge in Warwickshire and features a unique design, including an image of a horse and rider on the obverse (front) side. Despite being made of copper, which was a relatively cheap metal at the time, the Token ½ Penny was still considered a valuable and reliable form of currency in its day.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1792 | 27184 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1792 coin.
