© Aigars Lopsa
© Aigars Lopsa
Halfpenny - Yorkshire Pocklington / B. Buttrey
1666 year| Copper | 1.8 g | 20 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 | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#324413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend around centrallettering within inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OF POCKLINTON 1666
B&B
Comment
Barney Buttrey was a merchant or tradesman from Pocklington in the East Riding of Yorkshire who died on 15th July, 1669, according to the parish register.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token Halfpenny - Yorkshire (Pocklington / B. Buttrey) 1666 from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper weighing 1.8 g is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in England, known as the "Great Recoinage" of 1666. 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 coin's design features a crowned shield with the initials "B.B." (for B. Buttrey) on one side, and a cross and pelicans on the other. It is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples remaining in existence.
