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© ZacUK
1 Farthing Warwickshire - Birmingham / Lutwyche ND
| Copper | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1791-1797 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1797 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#108786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
A coining press on a bench with assorted equipment. Lettering above, blank exergue. Beaded border
Script: Latin
Lettering: LUTWYCHES MANUFACTORY BIRMINGHAM
Engraver: Ponthon
Edge
Plain
Comment
Great Britain, Warwickshire. Birmingham - Lutwyche's Farthing (1/4 Penny) Token ND (1790's) DH-482. An exceptional example of this coin-themed type that features a coining press on one side. DH-219 is 1/2d version.Issued for general circulation. Mintage: 15,450
Diesinker: Ponthon Manufacturer: William Lutwyche (1754-C.1801)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Farthing (Warwickshire - Birmingham / Lutwyche) ND (1791-1797) coin is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the United Kingdom, particularly in the 1790s. The lack of official coinage led to the production of private token coins, like this one, which were issued by merchants and traders to fill the gap. These tokens were often made of copper or other base metals and were used for small transactions. This particular coin is a rare example of a private token coin from that time period and is highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1791-1797) | 15450 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Farthing (Warwickshire - Birmingham / Lutwyche) ND (1791-1797) coin.
