© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Halfpenny - London Wapping / Joseph Stent
1666 year| Copper | 1.6 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1666 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | English Trade Tokens (1648-72) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#365289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination and date in twisted-wire inner circle; continuation of obverse legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*NEW*CRAIN*IN*WAPPEN*
HIS HALF.PENY.1666
Translation:
New Crane in Wapping
His halfpenny 1666
Interesting fact
The A Token Halfpenny - London (Wapping / Joseph Stent) 1666 coin from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper weighing 1.6 g is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in England, known as the "Great Recoinage" of 1666. This coin was one of the first coins issued during this time, and it was meant to help stabilize the economy and address the shortage of small change in circulation. Despite its humble denomination, the coin is now highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and rarity.
