© Iainmac
© Iainmac
½ Penny Warwickshire - Wilkinson / Pecunia ND
| Copper | 6.1 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1791-1793 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#164971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Seated female figure holding scales, legend around and in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEDALS & PROVINCIAL COINS *
ENGRAVING
& DIE
SINKING
DEA PECUNIA
Translation: Goddess of Wealth
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Warwickshire - Wilkinson / Pecunia) ND (1791-1793) coin is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the United Kingdom, particularly in the rural areas. To address this issue, private token issuers like Wilkinson were authorized to produce copper tokens that could be used as small change. This coin, made of copper and weighing 6.1 grams, was one of the many tokens issued during this period, and it features an image of a shield with the initials "W" and "P" on either side, representing the issuer and the Latin word "Pecunia," meaning "money." Despite its small denomination, this coin is a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and monetary challenges faced by the United Kingdom during the late 18th century.
