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| 発行体 | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| 年号 | |
| 種類 | Emergency coin |
| 額面 | 1/2 Penny (1⁄480) |
| 通貨 | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| 材質 | Copper |
| 重量 | |
| 直径 | 28 mm |
| 厚さ | 1.5 mm |
| 形状 | Round |
| 製造技法 | |
| 向き | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| 彫刻師 | |
| 流通終了年 | |
| 参考文献 | DH#345 |
| 表面の説明 | A postilion left holding a harnessed horse right. Lettering around and in exergue. Toothed border |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 表面の銘文 | KELLY’S LIGHT HARNESS &c SOLD CHEAP AT THEIR MANUFACTORY STRAND LONDON |
| 裏面の説明 | An assortment of six items of riding equipment, and an umbrella. Lettering around, toothed border |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 裏面の銘文 | KELLYS PATENT SADLERY &c SOLD CHEAP |
| 縁 | Plain with legend and ornaments |
| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
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) - |
| Numisquare ID | 6924844460 |
| 追加情報 |
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