United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1797

Angusshire - Montrose

Obverse Reverse

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) 8.19
Diameter (mm) 28
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1797. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 8.19 g.

Obverse
A distant view of a town and bridge, legend above, date in exergue
Reverse
A woman spinning, legend around and in exergue
Edge
Inscripted NOTE: variety exists

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1797  — DH#29 - LONDON LIVERPOOL OR MONTROSE 85%
1797  — DH#29a - plain edge 15%

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