United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1791

Yorkshire – Leeds / Paley’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
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 10.54
Diameter (mm) 28.74
Thickness (mm) 2.16
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1791. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.74 mm and weighs 10.54 g.

Obverse
3/4 length figure of Bishop Blaze holding a cup and book, legend around
Reverse
Owl above shield of arms dividing date, legend around
Edge
Edge lettering NOTE: plain edge variety exists

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1791  — DH#53 - PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL 100%
1791  — DH#53a - plain edge 25%

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