½ Penny - James Stanley Pattern; Silver

Emisor Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Año 1723
Tipo Coin pattern
Valor ½ Penny = 1⁄28 Shilling = 1⁄560 Pound
Moneda Pound (1709-1839)
Composición Silver
Peso
Diámetro
Grosor
Forma Round
Técnica Milled
Orientación
Grabador(es)
En circulación hasta
Referencia(s) Pr#26, Mackay#33
Descripción del anverso Eagle and child on cap of maintenance (Stanley crest).
Escritura del anverso Latin
Leyenda del anverso SANS · CHANGER
1723
Descripción del reverso Triskeles, legend around
Escritura del reverso Latin
Leyenda del reverso QUOCUNQUE · IECERIS · STABIT ·
Canto Engrailed
Casa de moneda
Tirada 1723
ID de Numisquare 8029018107
Información adicional

Historical Context: The 1723 ½ Penny silver pattern originated from the Isle of Man under James Stanley, 10th Earl of Derby, Lord of Mann (1702-1736). This era experienced a chronic scarcity of small change, a widespread issue across British dependencies. As a pattern, this proposed design, never circulated, represents Lord Derby’s attempt to regularize Manx currency and alleviate the fractional coinage shortage, highlighting the Stanley family's sovereign rights before Revestment to the British Crown.

Artistry: The specific engraver for this 1723 pattern is unrecorded, yet its stylistic execution reflects pragmatic numismatic traditions of early 18th-century

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