1/2 Penny Middlesex - Kelly's Saddlery

发行方 United Kingdom
年份
类型 Emergency coin
面值 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
货币 Conder tokens (1787-1797)
材质 Copper
重量
直径 28 mm
厚度 1.5 mm
形状 Round
制作工艺
方向 Coin alignment ↑↓
雕刻师
流通至
参考资料 DH#345
正面描述 A postilion left holding a harnessed horse right. Lettering around and in exergue. Toothed border
正面文字 Latin
正面铭文 KELLY’S LIGHT HARNESS &c SOLD CHEAP AT THEIR MANUFACTORY STRAND LONDON
背面描述 An assortment of six items of riding equipment, and an umbrella. Lettering around, toothed border
背面文字 Latin
背面铭文 KELLYS PATENT SADLERY &c SOLD CHEAP
边缘 Plain with legend and ornaments
铸币厂
铸造量 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 编号 6924844460
附加信息

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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