United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1790
Warwickshire – Wilkinson / Forge
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1790
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
14.65
Diameter (mm)
29.65
Thickness (mm)
2.65
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1790. Struck in Copper. Measures 29.65 mm and weighs 14.65 g.
- Obverse
- Bewigged bust of John Wilkinson right, legend around. Note: no period, R close to frill
- Reverse
- Man working an industrial forge, date in exergue. Note: straight 1 and 7
- Edge
- Plain with incuse legend.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 404.2K |
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