United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1792

Middlesex - London / W. Sheward

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Conder tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1792
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 11.67
Diameter (mm) 31.25
Thickness (mm) 1.75
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1792. Struck in Copper. Measures 31.25 mm and weighs 11.67 g.

Obverse
Bust of Shakespeare to left.
Reverse
Plenty seated on bale holding cornucopia with ship in background, date in exergue
Edge
Plain, milled and inscripted varieties exist

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1792  — DH#928 - Upright milling, coarse 74%
1792  — DH#928a - Upright milling, fine 17%
1792  — DH#928b - Oblique milling 9%
1792  — DH#928c - PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF ROBERT REYNOLDS & CO 4%
1792  — DH#928d - Plain (not in collar) 9%

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