United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1793

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1793. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 10 g.

Obverse

A straight stocking and a glove, above a knife and fork crossed in an opposite direction. Lettering around and in exergue. Toothed border

Reverse

Britannia (portrayed as a helmeted, plumed and draped female figure wearing a breastplate emblazoned with the union flag) seated facing left on tea-chest; her right hand resting on a terrestrial globe, and her left arm on an anchor; a crowned lion, it's head turned facing, reclining left at her feet. Legend around, date in exergue. Toothed border

Edge

Inscribed and plain varieties exist