Halfpenny - Warwickshire Coventry / City
1669 year| Copper | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1669 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | English Trade Tokens (1648-72) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#336822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Arms of the City of Coventry, an elephant and castle, flanked by C's.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C C
Comment
An order of Council made by the Corporation of the City of Coventry in 1669 is as follows :"That the tokens which have lately been issued in this city be called in under a penalty of £5, as many persons are obliged to received 13d. of these tokens for 12d. in silver, and that none be suffered to remain out, except those which have the city's stamp ; and whatever profit there be the sword-bearer to take it. After the 16th of April the above tokens to be called in." (courtesy of Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century by George C. Williamson)
Interesting fact
The A Token Halfpenny - Warwickshire (Coventry / City) 1669 coin from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper is interesting because it was issued during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in circulation, and private tokens like this one were used as a substitute. This coin features a unique design, including an image of a shield with a cross and a rose on one side, and the initials "W.S." on the other. It's a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples remaining in existence.
