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Halfpenny - Buckinghamshire Buckingham /John Hartley Junior
1665 year| Copper | 1.31 g |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1665 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | English Trade Tokens (1648-72) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.31 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#383720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three flowers forming Ormond knot, I H on either side, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* OF . BVCKINGHAM * .
I H
Translation: of Buckingham
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token Halfpenny - Buckinghamshire (Buckingham /John Hartley Junior) 1665 from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper weighing 1.31 g is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of small change in England, particularly in rural areas. The coin was minted by John Hartley Junior, a local merchant, to address this issue and help facilitate trade in the region. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of copper, which was a valuable material at the time, reflecting the scarcity of metals available for minting. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a unique glimpse into the economic and social history of 17th-century England.
