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½ Penny Wiltshire - Salisbury / J. and T. Sharpes
1796 year| Copper | - | 29.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 29.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#150918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Grocers' Arms with supporters, legend above, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FINE TEAS &c
GOD GRANT GRACE
1796
Edge
Incuse legend
Note: varieties exist
Lettering: PAYABLE AT I & T SHARPES SALISBURY -x-
Comment
Old Sarum is the site of the earliest settlement of Salisbury in England. Located on a hill about 2 miles north of modern Salisbury near the A345 road, the settlement appears in some of the earliest records in the country. It is an English Heritage property and is open to the public.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Wiltshire - Salisbury / J. and T. Sharpes) 1796 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. The coin was minted by J. and T. Sharpes, a private company, as a way to address the lack of small denomination coins in circulation. The coin's design features the image of a crown on one side and the value "1/2P" on the other. Despite being made of copper, the coin was not officially recognized by the British government, and its use was eventually discontinued. Today, the Token ½ Penny is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
