© ABC Coins & Tokens
© ABC Coins & Tokens
1 Farthing Middlesex - Social Series / Newton
1793 year| Copper | 3.93 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1793 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.93 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#49876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
A monogrammed “TH” cypher in ornamental script capitals. Lettering above, date below. Toothed border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FARTHING
T H
1793
Translation: Unknown T H translation
Edge
Plain
Comment
Listed in Bell's “Specious Tokens and those struck for General Circulation” as "SCARCE". Of interest to coin collectors as, in addition to being Astronomer Royal and famous scientist, Sir Isaac Newton was also Master of the Royal Mint for a time, then situated in the Tower of London.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Farthing (Middlesex - Social Series / Newton) 1793 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of currency shortages in the late 18th century. The British government was unable to produce enough coins to meet the demands of trade and commerce, so private companies and individuals began issuing their own tokens, like this one, to fill the gap. These tokens were widely accepted and used as currency, and many of them, like this one, featured images of famous people or landmarks on their reverse sides.
