کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| سال | |
| نوع | Emergency coin |
| ارزش | 1/2 Penny (1⁄480) |
| واحد پول | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| ترکیب | Copper |
| وزن | |
| قطر | 28 mm |
| ضخامت | 1.5 mm |
| شکل | Round |
| تکنیک | |
| جهت | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| حکاک(ها) | |
| در گردش تا | |
| مرجع(ها) | DH#345 |
| توضیحات روی سکه | A postilion left holding a harnessed horse right. Lettering around and in exergue. Toothed border |
|---|---|
| خط روی سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای روی سکه | KELLY’S LIGHT HARNESS &c SOLD CHEAP AT THEIR MANUFACTORY STRAND LONDON |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | An assortment of six items of riding equipment, and an umbrella. Lettering around, toothed border |
| خط پشت سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه | KELLYS PATENT SADLERY &c SOLD CHEAP |
| لبه | Plain with legend and ornaments |
| ضرابخانه | |
| تیراژ ضرب |
ND - DH#345 - PAYABLE AT LONDON · + · + · + · - ND - DH#345a - PAYABLE AT LONDON BATH OR MANCHESTER - ND - DH#345b - PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL - ND - DH#345c - PAYABLE IN DUBLIN OR LONDON - ND - DH#345d - PAYABLE BY HENRY OLIVERS - ND - DH#345e - milled edge - ND - DH#345f - plain edge (not in collar) - |
| شناسه Numisquare | 6924844460 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
Historical Context:This 1/2 Penny token from Kelly's Saddlery emerged during King George III's reign, a period of severe regal copper coinage shortage in Great Britain. The Royal Mint's inability to provide sufficient small change in the late 18th century compelled private merchants to issue their own tokens. These provincial, or Conder, tokens became a vital medium of exchange, filling the void. Kelly's Saddlery, located at Nº 14, Pall Mall, Middlesex, participated in this practice, ensuring commercial liquidity.
Artistry:The Kelly's Saddlery 1/2 Penny token, though often unsigned, exemplifies the utilitarian artistry of late 18th-century token engra