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1 Penny Middlesex
1797 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1797 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#65250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
An escutcheon with three swords between two branches, with a legend around it and a date at the top.
Lettering:
PAYABLE IN MIDDLESEX
1797
Interesting fact
The Token 1 Penny (Middlesex) 1797 was part of a series of copper tokens issued by the British government during the late 18th and early 19th centuries to address a shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. These tokens were issued by various local authorities and private companies, and were accepted as legal tender in the UK and its colonies. The Middlesex token, in particular, features an image of a sailing ship on its reverse side, which represents the importance of trade and commerce in the region at the time.
