© ZacUK
© ZacUK
1 Farthing North Wales
1793 year| Copper | 3.62 g | 21.60 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 | 3.62 g |
| Diameter | 21.60 mm |
| Thickness | 1.36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52590 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
The Prince of Wale’s crest on shield, between sprigs of flowers
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRO BONO PUBLICO
1793
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Token 1 Farthing (North Wales) 1793 coin is interesting because 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.
