United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1797
Perth - P. Maxwell
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1797
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
8.3
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1797. Struck in Copper. Measures 30 mm and weighs 8.3 g.
- Obverse
- A hank of yarn dividing date above a package of dressed flax, legend around NOTE: star between start and end of legend
- Reverse
- Coat of Arms of the City of Perth consisting of double-headed eagle with shield, displaying lamb holding saltire flag, on breast NOTE: larger letters in legend
- Edge
- Inscripted
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1797 | — |
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