1/2 Penny Middlesex - Kelly's Saddlery

Đơn vị phát hành United Kingdom
Năm
Loại Emergency coin
Mệnh giá 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Tiền tệ Conder tokens (1787-1797)
Chất liệu Copper
Trọng lượng
Đường kính 28 mm
Độ dày 1.5 mm
Hình dạng Round
Kỹ thuật
Hướng Coin alignment ↑↓
Nghệ nhân khắc
Lưu hành đến
Tài liệu tham khảo DH#345
Mô tả mặt trước A postilion left holding a harnessed horse right. Lettering around and in exergue. Toothed border
Chữ viết mặt trước Latin
Chữ khắc mặt trước KELLY’S LIGHT HARNESS &c SOLD CHEAP AT THEIR MANUFACTORY STRAND LONDON
Mô tả mặt sau An assortment of six items of riding equipment, and an umbrella. Lettering around, toothed border
Chữ viết mặt sau Latin
Chữ khắc mặt sau KELLYS PATENT SADLERY &c SOLD CHEAP
Cạnh Plain with legend and ornaments
Xưởng đúc
Số lượng đúc 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) -
ID Numisquare 6924844460
Thông tin bổ sung

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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