United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1790 – 1795
Norfolk - Norwich / Hope, Dove and Peace
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1790 – 1795
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Diameter (mm)
29
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued from 1790 to 1795. Struck in Copper. Measures 29 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- The figure of Hope (Commerce) standing facing left in flowing drapes, with her right arm raised and forefinger and thumb extended, while her left hand supports an anchor, legend around, beaded border.
- Reverse
- Dove carrying olive branch flying left over cornucopia filled to overflowing, legend around, beaded border.
- Edge
- Plain with lettering and six ornaments
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1790-1795) | — |
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