United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1795

Middlesex - National Series / Prince of Wales

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Conder tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1795
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 7
Diameter (mm) 28
Thickness (mm) 1.2
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1795. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 7 g.

Obverse
Profile bust of George, Prince of Wales, right. Lettering around, no border
Reverse
Crest and motto of the Prince of Wales with date disposed between the feather quills. Lettering around, toothed border
Edge
Plain with lettering NOTE: varieties exist

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1795  — DH#962 (edge "PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL) 78%
1795  — DH#962a (edge "PAYABLE AT LONDON .+.+.+.+.+.) 33%

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