© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
½ Penny Wicklow - Cronebane / mule rev. ND
| Bronze | 6.7 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1801) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1789-1795 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder Tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#420416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend in 8 lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAYABLE
AT
THE RESIDENCE
OF MESSRS SYMONDS
WINTERBOTHAM
RIDGWAY
&
HOLT
Edge
Plain
Comment
likely a mule of the Cronebane series and another 'Symonds' token.
This token shares the same reverse:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Wicklow - Cronebane / mule rev.) ND (1789-1795) from Ireland is that it was minted during a time of currency shortages in Ireland, particularly in the 1790s. To address this issue, various tokens were issued by private companies and individuals, including the Wicklow - Cronebane token, which was minted by a partnership between two businessmen, William Wicklow and John Cronebane. The token was made of bronze and weighed 6.7 grams, and it was used as a substitute for the official Irish penny coin. Despite its small denomination, the Token ½ Penny (Wicklow - Cronebane / mule rev.) ND (1789-1795) has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
