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Halfpenny - Derbyshire Brailsford / W. Webb
1671 year| Brass | 1.72 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1671 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | English Trade Tokens (1648-72) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 1.72 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#74977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination surrounded by date and location
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRELSFORTH * 1671
• A •
HALF
•
PENY
WW
Edge
Plain
Comment
Trade token from Brailsford in Derbyshire.Catalogues: Withers#32.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token Halfpenny - Derbyshire (Brailsford / W. Webb) 1671 from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Brass weighing 1.72 g is that it was issued during a time when there was a shortage of official coinage in England, particularly in rural areas. As a result, many private tokens like this one were issued by local traders and merchants to fill the gap and facilitate trade. This coin is a rare example of a token that has survived to this day, providing a unique glimpse into the economic and social history of 17th-century England.
