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½ Penny Wicklow - Cronebane / Miners Arms
1789 year| Copper | - | 28.6 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1801) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1789 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder Tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 28.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#393319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of John of Gaunt Duke of Lancaster
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER
Edge
Edge lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAYABLE IN LONDON BRISTOL & LANCASTER.
Comment
DH#72 E: PAYABLE IN LONDON BRISTOL & LANCASTER.
DH#72a E: Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Wicklow - Cronebane / Miners Arms) 1789 from Ireland made of Copper is that it was issued during a time of economic hardship and coin shortages in Ireland, particularly in the mining regions of Wicklow and Cronebane. The coin was minted by a private entity, the Miners Arms Company, to serve as a substitute for the official currency, which was in short supply. This coin, along with other tokens issued by different companies and landowners, helped to alleviate the economic difficulties faced by the local population. Today, it is a highly sought-after collector's item, a testament to the resourcefulness and resilience of the people of Ireland during a challenging period in their history.
