© Ben Dettweiler (CC BY)
© Ben Dettweiler (CC BY)
½ Penny Middlesex - Basil Burchell ND
1780 year| Copper | 10.4 g | 28.5 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Advertising medallions |
| Year | 1780 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.4 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#180607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BASIL BURCHELL
SOLE PROPRIETOR OF THE ANODYNE NECKLACE FOR CHILDREN
CUTTING TEETH
Edge
Plain
Comment
Note: On DH 268, the tail of the N in No extends completely over the 79. DH 267 is similar, but with a larger 79.These tokens were often pierced and attached to the anodyne necklace, which was used to alleviate teething pain. Sugar-plumbs used to dispel worms contained lead acetate.
