United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1795

Herts - Bishops Stortford / Sir George Jackson

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
Weight (g) 9.91
Diameter (mm) 28.9
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1795. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.9 mm and weighs 9.91 g.

Obverse
The Coat of Arms of Sir George Jackson with a sheldrake crest. Lettering around and on ribbon (I would rather suffer than be disgraced)
Reverse
Perspective landscape view of the river Stort with a horse on the far bank towing a barge
Edge
Incuse legend Note: varieties exist

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1795  85.3K DH#4 - PAYABLE AT BISHOPS STORTFORD 100%
1795  — DH#4a - PAYABLE AT BISHOPS STORTFORD & CO.
1795  — DH#4b - plain edge

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