United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1796

Kent - Tenterden / Brewers

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Conder tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1796
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 9.3
Diameter (mm) 29.5
Thickness (mm) 1.2
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1796. Struck in Copper. Measures 29.5 mm and weighs 9.3 g.

Obverse
Shield of arms of the Brewers' Company, legend around, date below
Reverse
A horse and dray with part of a brew house, legend in exergue
Edge
Inscripted NOTE: varieties exist

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1796  — DH#42 - PAYABLE AT I & T CLOAKES BREW HOUSE . X X 88%
1796  — DH#42a - BIRMINGHAM REDRUTH & SWANSEA 13%
1796  — DH#42b - plain edge (not in collar) 25%

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