Obverse © mark240590
Obverse © mark240590
½ Penny Warwickshire - Wilkinson / North Wales ND
| Copper | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1787-1795 |
| 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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#54103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned harp with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: * NORTH * * WALES *
Edge
Plain
Comment
A curious piece with a crowned harp, often used as an Irish reference, this has North Wales on the reverse but is classified in Dalton & Hamer amongst the Wilkinson halfpennies of Warwickshire.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Warwickshire - Wilkinson / North Wales) ND (1787-1795) coin is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the United Kingdom, particularly in rural areas. To address this issue, many private token issuers, such as Wilkinson, began producing their own coins, which were accepted as legal tender by local merchants and traders. These tokens were often made of copper and had unique designs, making them distinct from official government-issued coins. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that has survived to this day, providing a glimpse into the economic and social history of the time.
