United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1791

Warwickshire - Shakespeare / Cornucopia

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Conder tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1791
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1791. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Bust of William Shakespeare facing left, legend around Note: varieties exist
Reverse
A female figure seated, supporting a cornucopia, bow of ship in background, date in exergue Note: varieties exist
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1791  — DH#45 68%
1791  — DH#46 28%
1791  — DH#47 8%
1791  — DH#48 4%

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