United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1791

Lothian - Edinburgh / Hutchison's

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
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 10.4
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1791. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 10.4 g.

Obverse
St. Andrew carrying cross, between two thistles, legend around, date in exergue. (No-one provokes me with impunity)
Reverse
Ship sailing to right
Edge
Plain with incuse legend Note: engrailed edge variety exists

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1791  — DH#50 - PAYABLE IN LONDON BRISTOL & LANCASTER 100%
1791  — DH#50a - engrailed edge

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