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Half Penny Bank Token
1813 year| Copper | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1813-1971) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#98785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value within inner circle, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JERSEY, GUERNSEY & ALDERNEY
HALF
PENNY
TOKEN
Comment
This token is a companion piece to the first penny token but is much rarer. Although this is not the rarest token, it is still the most sought after token of the series, with fewer than 6 examples thought to remain.Interesting fact
The A Token Half Penny (Bank Token) 1813 from Jersey (British Crown dependencies) made of Copper is interesting because it was issued during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in Jersey, and local businesses and banks had to issue their own tokens to facilitate trade. This coin is a rare example of a token that was issued by a private entity, the Bank of Messrs. Le Couteur & Co., and it features a unique design that includes the name of the bank and the year of issue.
