½ Penny Yorkshire – Leeds / H. Brownbill
1793 year| Copper | 11.76 g | 28.75 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1793 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.76 g |
| Diameter | 28.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Aerial long perspective exterior view of large building with columns (Leeds Cloth Hall), with other houses in the distance and a hill on right. Lettering around, date in exergue, beaded border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEEDS HALFPENNY
1793
Edge
Plain with lettering
Lettering: PAYABLE AT H. BROWNBILLS SILVERSMITH.
Comment
Henry Brownbill’s Leeds (Yorkshire) copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1793.The reverse of this token is considered one of the best works in perspective in the entire Conder series.
Bishop Blaize is the patron saint of woolcombers.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Yorkshire – Leeds / H. Brownbill) 1793 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. To address this issue, many merchants and traders began issuing their own tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by the local community. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that has survived to this day, providing a unique glimpse into the economic history of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1793 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Yorkshire – Leeds / H. Brownbill) 1793 coin.
