© ZacUK
© ZacUK
½ Penny Warwickshire – Wilkinson / Forge
1787 year| Copper | 14.6 g | 29.6 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1787 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.6 g |
| Diameter | 29.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1797 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#79019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Man on right, furnace behind, working an industrial forge. Toothed border, date in exergue.
Note: 1 and 7 curved, 1 under right of support
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1787
Edge
Plain with incuse legend
Note: incorrect spelling of Anglesey
Lettering: PAYABLE AT ANGLESEA LONDON OR LIVERPOOL
Comment
Classified in Dalton & Hamer under the 'counterfeits' section:DH#369 edge: ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL
DH#370 edge: PAYABLE AT ANGLESEA LONDON OR LIVERPOOL
DH#371 as DH# 370 but with no period after R on obverse
There are 84 types with this design in the book, from DH# 340 to DH# 423.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Warwickshire – Wilkinson / Forge) 1787 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 facilitating trade and commerce during this period.
