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© mark240590
½ Penny Warwickshire - Wilkinson / Harp
1792 year| Copper | - | 27 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 |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#56424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Seated female figure left holding harp, legend around.
Note: head touches C
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INCORPORATED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT
1792
Edge
Plain
Comment
Obverse die as DH#439. On large and small flans.Interesting fact
The Token ½ Penny (Warwickshire - Wilkinson / Harp) 1792 from United Kingdom is interesting because it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. To address this issue, many private token issuers, such as Wilkinson, produced their own coins, which were accepted as legal tender. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was minted during this period.
