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1 Farthing South Wales
1793 year| Copper | 4 g | 21.16 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1793 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21.16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
The Prince of Wales' crest on shield between sprigs of flowers, legend and date above.
Note: the 3 in date has rounded top and the sprig has only two flowers on each side
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRO BONO PUBLICO
1793
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Farthing (South Wales) 1793 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. The British government was unable to produce enough coins to meet the demands of trade and commerce, leading to the issuance of private tokens, like this one, by local merchants and traders. These tokens were used as a substitute for official currency and were often backed by the issuer's personal credit or wealth. This particular token was issued by a merchant in South Wales and features a simple design with the number "1" on one side and the words "South Wales" on the other. Despite its humble appearance, this token played an important role in the local economy during a time of economic hardship.
