United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1811
Norfolk - Norwich / Newton
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Currency tokens
(1798 – 1816)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1811
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
8.7
Diameter (mm)
28
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
1817
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1811. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 8.7 g.
- Obverse
- A helmeted Britannia standing facing. A spear vertical in left hand, right hand on a shield at feet. A lion behind standing facing right. Blank exergue, lettering around, toothed border
- Reverse
- Arms of the city (shield containing lion below castle), but crest omitted. Lettering above, Roman numeral date below, toothed border (1,000 + 500 + 300 + 10 + 1 = 1811)
- Edge
- Diagonal central milling (engrailed) \\\\
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1811 | — |
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