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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 | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#79531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Cornucopia crossed over olive branch, legend above, date below, toothed border.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FARTHING.
1793
Edge
Diagonally milled.
Note: varieties exist.
Comment
In addition to being Astronomer Royal and a famous scientist, Sir Isaac Newton was also Master of the Royal Mint for a time, then situated in the Tower of London. (Conder p.250, 55; Batty#2431).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 demand of the growing economy, leading to a shortage of small denomination coins like the farthing. To address this issue, private companies and individuals began issuing 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 currency during this time period.
