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½ Penny Warwickshire - Wilkinson / Vulcan
1790 year| Copper | 11 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1790 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#304151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Vulcan (Roman god of fire) right, legend above, date in exergue.
Note: varieties exist (see below)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALFPENNY.
1790
Edge
Incuse lettering
Note: plain/milled edge varieties exist (see below)
Lettering: WILLEY SNEDSHILL BERSHAM BRADLEY
Comment
The John Wilkinson Iron Master series is huge, across hundreds of different types, mules and counterfeits.This page details the 1790-dated Vulcan types, with and without a period after R on obverse, and a misspelt copy.
NO PERIOD AFTER R:
DH#424, Atkins#284 O: The tie of queue points to O.
R: Vulcan seated, 1790.
DH#425, Atkins#286 O: As last.
R: Similar, the rod points to Y.
DH#426, Atkins#285 O: The tie points between O and H.
R: The pennant just touches the period.
DH#427 O: As last.
R: As No. 425.
DH#428, Atkins#286 O: Less space between words and R further from the frill.
R: The period midway between the two pennants.
DH#429, Atkins#287 O: As No. 426.
R: The pennant touches foot of Y.
PERIOD AFTER R:
DH#430, Atkins#288 O: Period after R.
R: The rod points just below foot of Y.
WILKENSON:
DH#431, Atkins#312 O: The name misspelt WILKENSON.
R: A poor copy.
E: Milled.
DH#431a, Atkins#312 E: PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Warwickshire - Wilkinson / Vulcan) 1790 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 own credit or assets. This particular token was issued by Wilkinson and Vulcan, likely two local merchants or traders in Warwickshire, and features an image of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metalworking, on one side and a crowned shield on the other. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 / Vulcan) 1790 coin.
