Ireland ½ Penny, 1795

Dublin - Cornwell's

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ireland Ireland
Currency Conder Tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1795
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Weight (g) 8.94
Diameter (mm) 28.24
Thickness (mm) 1.87
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from Ireland. Issued in 1795. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.24 mm and weighs 8.94 g.

Obverse
Bust facing left, legend around
Reverse
A shield bearing legend surmounted by the Prince of Wales' crest, dividing the date with sprigs either side
Edge
Plain NOTE: variety exists

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1795  — DH#307 - Plain edge 83%
1795  — DH#307a - Milled edge 17%

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