United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1793

Staffordshire – Leek / Commercial

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Conder tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1793
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 11.43
Diameter (mm) 29.15
Thickness (mm) 2.15
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1793. Struck in Copper. Measures 29.15 mm and weighs 11.43 g.

Obverse
A caduceus (winged staff) supported by a large bale of goods centrally with legend around and date below NOTE: Top of caduceus points to first limb of R in 'COMMERCIAL' and bottom to '3' in date, '1' of date is curved.
Reverse
Two hands united, and an olive Branch, legend around
Edge
Edge lettering NOTE: varieties exist

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1793  — DH#10 - PAYABLE AT LEEK STAFFORDSHIRE 74%
1793  — DH#10a - Engrailed edge 15%
1793  — DH#10b - Plain edge 15%

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