United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1795
Middlesex - Richardson's / Fortune
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1795
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
11
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1795. Struck in Copper. Measures 31 mm and weighs 11 g.
- Obverse
- View of Lady Fortune facing, stood upon a wheel, between two 18th century crowned lottery wheels. Date below double exergue.
- Reverse
- Legend in eight lines across and around.
- Edge
- Plain and milled varieties exist
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