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½ Penny Yorkshire - Hull / Arms, Ship
1794 year| Copper | - | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#20798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Ship sailing to right, legend above, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRO BONO PUBLICO
1794
Edge
Incuse legend
Lettering: CURRENT EVERY WHERE
Comment
Several obverse, reverse and edge varieties of this type exist, DH#22-23.Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Yorkshire - Hull / Arms, Ship) 1794 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of economic hardship and currency shortages in the late 18th century, and was intended to serve as a substitute for the official British halfpenny coin. Despite its value, the coin was not widely accepted and was eventually withdrawn from circulation. Today, it is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a unique piece of numismatic history.
