© ABC Coins & Tokens
© ABC Coins & Tokens
1 Farthing Middlesex - Social Series / Newton
1793 year| Copper | 3.30 g | 21.40 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 | 3.30 g |
| Diameter | 21.40 mm |
| Thickness | 1.32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#53442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Britannia seated to left, holding spear in left hand and branch in right hand. Shield below on right. Lettering above, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FARTHING.
1793
Edge
Plain
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 severe coinage shortages in the country. The British government had been unable to produce enough coins to meet the demands of the growing economy, leading to a shortage of small denomination coins like the farthing. To address this issue, private companies and individuals began to issue their own tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by merchants and traders. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as a substitute for official currency during this time.
