1793 Inverness Halfpenny Token

Coin / United Kingdom / 1/2d (Halfpenny) / / 1793 / Unknown

The 1793 Inverness Halfpenny Token is a representation of the economic history of the United Kingdom during the 18th century. Tokens like this one were often issued by local businesses to address the shortage of official small denomination coins. The obverse features the words 'CONCORDIA ET FIDELITAS' (Harmony and Fidelity) encircling a cornucopia, while the reverse shows a thistle and a rose, symbolizing Scotland and England, respectively. This token serves as an excellent historical artifact from the town of Inverness in Scotland.

Country United Kingdom
Year 1793
Serie
Denomination 1/2d (Halfpenny)
Mint Unknown