United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1797
Middlesex - Palmer's Mail Coach
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1797
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Diameter (mm)
28
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1797. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Legend around periphery with wreath containig a cypher in centre. Toothed border
- Reverse
- Mail coach (being pulled by four horses) at full gallop under the whip, with guard at rear and passenger looking through window. Lettering above, and below exergue. Toothed border
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1797) | — |
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