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Halfpenny - Southwark Bermondsey St. / P. James
1668 year| Bronze | 1.57 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1668 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | English Trade Tokens (1648-72) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.57 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1674 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#54578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Central merchant's initials above date within inner circle, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN · BARNSLEY · STREET
*I*
P*E
1668
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token Halfpenny - Southwark (Bermondsey St. / P. James) 1668 from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Bronze weighing 1.57 g is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in England, known as the "Great Recoinage" of 1666-1668. This coin was one of many tokens issued by private traders and local authorities to address a shortage of small change, as the official coinage was not sufficient to meet the needs of the economy. The token was likely used for everyday transactions in the local area, and its design features a simple image of a shield with a cross on it, which was a common motif on tokens of this time period.
