United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1795
Suffolk - Bury / P. Deck
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1795
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
9.4
Diameter (mm)
29
Thickness (mm)
1.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1795. Struck in Copper. Measures 29 mm and weighs 9.4 g.
- Obverse
- Wolf holding a crowned head, surmounting the Shield of Arms of Bury St Edmunds. Lettering around, toothed border
- Reverse
- A cypher of P D above a crown between olive and laurel branches. Lettering around, toothed border
- Edge
- Inscripted NOTE: varieties exist
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1795) | — | DH#26 - PAYABLE AT P. DECKS POST OFFICE BURY · X X · | 100% | |
| ND (1795) | — | DH#26a - PAYABLE AT IOHN FINCHAM'S SUFFOLK | 5% | |
| ND (1795) | — | DH#26b - PAYABLE IN LONDON BRISTOL & LANCASTER | 5% | |
| ND (1795) | — | DH#26c - CURRENT EVERY WHERE | 5% | |
| ND (1795) | — | DH#26d - plain edge (not in collar) | 5% |
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