United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1796
Glamorganshire – Swansea / J. Voss
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1796
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
8.3
Diameter (mm)
28
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1796. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 8.3 g.
- Obverse
- View of Swansea castle with its tower, weather-vane and dressed-stone arcaded parapet. Lettering above, date below. Toothed border
- Reverse
- Large key suspended on knotted ribbon with a bow chatelaine to left. Lettering around, toothed border
- Edge
- Lettering and partially engrailed
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 | — |
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