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½ Penny Warwickshire - Wilkinson / Vulcan
| Copper | 9 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1791-1793 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#6713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Vulcan (Roman god of fire) right, legend above, date in exergue.
Note: many varieties exist.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALFPENNY.
1793
Edge
Many plain and inscribed varieties exist
Comment
The John Wilkinson Iron Master series is huge, across hundreds of different types, mules and counterfeits.This page details the 1791-93 dated Vulcan types, DH#432-DH#461, across three different year lines.
The token in the pictures is thought to be DH#459-461.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Warwickshire - Wilkinson / Vulcan) 1791-1793 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of currency shortages and was used as a substitute for the official copper coins of the Royal Mint. The Token was issued by private companies and individuals, and it was accepted as legal tender in many parts of the country. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as currency during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1791 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1791-1793 coin.
