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½ Penny Yorkshire – Leeds / Paley’s
1791 year| Copper | 9.96 g | 29.09 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 | 9.96 g |
| Diameter | 29.09 mm |
| Thickness | 1.94 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Owl above shield of arms dividing date, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEEDS HALFPENNY
17 91
Edge
Edge lettering
Lettering: PAYABLE IN LONDON LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Yorkshire – Leeds / Paley’s) 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 the growing economy, leading to the issuance of private tokens, like this one, by merchants and traders. These tokens were accepted as currency by the public and helped to alleviate the shortage of official coins.
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 – Leeds / Paley’s) 1791 coin.
