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1 Farthing (Middlesex - T. Spence) ND
| Copper | 4.13 g | 20.18 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.13 g |
| Diameter | 20.18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
A pig walking left, trampling upon Emblems of Church and State (a crown, crozier, etc.), a radiated Phrygian cap above. Lettering around
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIGS MEAT PUBLISHED BY T. SPENCE LONDON.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Farthing (Middlesex - T. Spence) ND from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of small denomination coins in circulation, leading to the use of private tokens like this one as a substitute for official currency.
