1/2 Penny Middlesex - Kelly's Saddlery

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
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

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