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½ Penny Yorkshire – York / Clifford's Tower
1795 year| Copper | 10.75 g | 28.7 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.75 g |
| Diameter | 28.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1797 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#108349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
View of a Medieval scene of soldiers manning detailed castle battlements and crossing counterbalanced drawbridge.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLIFFORD’S TOWER
A·D·1100
Edge
Plain with lettering
Note: varieties exist (see below)
Lettering: YORK BUILT A.M. 1223 CATHEDRAL REBUILT A.D. 1075 +
Comment
York (Yorkshire) copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1795. Also struck in brass and white metal.York Castle, a fortified complex and an important royal fortification in the north of England built originally on the orders of the Norman King William I to dominate the former Viking city of York. After a major explosion in 1684 rendered the remaining military defences uninhabitable, York Castle continued to be used as a jail and prison until 1929. By the late 20th century the ruin of Clifford's Tower had become a well-known tourist destination and national monument. Today the site is owned by English Heritage and open to the public.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Yorkshire – York / Clifford's Tower) 1795 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe economic hardship and coinage shortages in the late 18th century. The token was minted by private companies and individuals, known as "token issuers," who were authorized by the government to produce coins to alleviate the shortage of official currency. This particular token features an image of Clifford's Tower in York, which was a prominent landmark in the city at the time. Despite its historical significance, the token has a relatively low value in today's market, with some examples selling for around $20 to $50.
