United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1787
Warwickshire – Wilkinson / Forge
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1787
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
14.6
Diameter (mm)
29.6
Thickness (mm)
2.6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1787. Struck in Copper. Measures 29.6 mm and weighs 14.6 g.
- Obverse
- Bewigged bust of John Wilkinson right, legend around. Note: period after R in line with base of legend
- Reverse
- Man working an industrial forge, date in exergue. Note: 1 and 7 curved, 1 under centre of support
- Edge
- Plain with incuse legend.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1787 | — |
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