½ Penny Yorkshire – Hull / J. Garton
1791 year| Copper | 12.01 g | 29.63 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1791 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.01 g |
| Diameter | 29.63 mm |
| Thickness | 2.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52845 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Shield of arms between sprigs of oak, with eight acorns on each side.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HULL HALFPENNY
1791
Edge
Incuse lettering.
Note: plain edge variety exists (see below)
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSES OF IONATHAN GARTON & CO. .X.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Yorkshire – Hull / J. Garton) 1791 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. The British government was unable to produce enough coins to meet the demands of trade and commerce, leading to the issuance of private tokens, such as this one, by merchants and traders. These tokens were used as a substitute for official currency and were often backed by the merchant's credit. This particular token was issued by J. Garton in Hull, Yorkshire, and features a unique design, including an image of a ship on the reverse side. Despite being issued over 200 years ago, some of these tokens still exist today and are highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1791 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Yorkshire – Hull / J. Garton) 1791 coin.
