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Halfpenny - Worcestershire Worcester / R. Bedoes ND
| Copper | - | 20 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 |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1672 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#385047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Central Mercer's arms dividing issuer's initials, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HIS · HALFE · PENNY
R B
Comment
Richard Bedoes was an Alderman of the City of Worcester, and Mayor in 1661. He died October 29, 1688, and his wife, Joan, July 30, 1670, a mural tablet in St. Swithin 's Church recording the fact.Also struck in brass.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token Halfpenny - Worcestershire (Worcester / R. Bedoes) ND (1648-1672) coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in England, known as the "Commonwealth" period (1649-1660). The coin was minted by a private individual, Robert Bedoes, who was a merchant and a member of the Worcester City Council. The coin was used as a substitute for the official coinage of the time, which was in short supply due to the political and economic instability of the period. Despite being issued by a private individual, the Token Halfpenny was accepted as legal tender in Worcestershire and surrounding areas, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
