Danh mục
| 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