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½ Penny Yorkshire - Hull / I.K. Picard
1812 year| Copper | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#40569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAYABLE BY I.K.PICARD.LEAD WORKS HULL ·
HULL
HALF
PENNY
1812
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Yorkshire - Hull / I.K. Picard) 1812 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 severe economic hardship in the United Kingdom, particularly in the town of Hull, where the coin was minted. The coin's issuer, I.K. Picard, was a local merchant who produced the token as a way to help alleviate the shortage of small change in circulation. Despite its humble origins, the coin has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its rarity and historical significance.
