1 Farthing (Pembrokeshire - St. Davids) 1793 front 1 Farthing (Pembrokeshire - St. Davids) 1793 back
1 Farthing (Pembrokeshire - St. Davids) 1793 photo
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1 Farthing Pembrokeshire - St. Davids

1793 year
Copper - 21.6 mm
Description
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
Diameter
21.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#138332
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

The Prince of Wales crest on a shield, with oak branches either side. Date above, lettering around, toothed border

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PRO BONO PUBLICO
1793

Translation: For the good of the public

Edge

Plain

Comment

This was the only issue for Pembrokeshire and there is now some doubt regarding it's attribution.

Interesting fact

The Token 1 Farthing (Pembrokeshire - St. Davids) 1793 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin. It is believed that only 200 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.