United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1795

Middlesex - London / Davidson’s

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Conder tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1795
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 10.7
Diameter (mm) 30
Thickness (mm) 1.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1795. Struck in Copper. Measures 30 mm and weighs 10.7 g.

Obverse
A view of the seated “Mistress of the Metropolis” with St. Paul's Cathedral in the background, legend around, date in exergue
Reverse
A radiating triangle balanced on a sphere and held by two hands with a crown above, legend around
Edge
Edge lettering NOTE: variety exists

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1795  — DH#295 - PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF T. & R. DAVIDSONS. 95%
1795  — DH#295a - Plain (not in collar) 11%

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