© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Halfpenny - London Ratcliff / Nich Watts ND
| Copper | 1.46 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1648-1672 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | English Trade Tokens (1648-72) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#365325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination in three lines in twisted-wire inner circle; legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HIS
HALF
PENY
*SCOOLE.HOVSE.IN.RATCLIFE
Translation:
His half penny
School House in Ratciff
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token Halfpenny - London (Ratcliff / Nich Watts) ND (1648-1672) coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in England. The coin was minted during the Commonwealth period, which saw a breakdown in the traditional monetary system due to the Civil War and the execution of King Charles I. As a result, a variety of unofficial tokens, like this one, were issued by private individuals and businesses to fill the need for small change. Despite its humble origins, this coin remains a fascinating piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the English people during a time of great upheaval.
