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½ Penny Yorkshire – Leeds / Paley’s
1791 year| Copper | 10.54 g | 28.74 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 | 10.54 g |
| Diameter | 28.74 mm |
| Thickness | 2.16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Owl above shield of arms dividing date, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEEDS HALFPENNY
17 91
Edge
Edge lettering
NOTE: plain edge variety exists
Lettering: PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL
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 trade and commerce, leading to the issuance of privately minted tokens like this one. This coin was minted by Paley's, a prominent family of coin dealers and mint masters in Leeds, Yorkshire, and is a rare example of a privately minted coin that was accepted as legal tender during this time period.
