United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1796

Middlesex - Freedom with innocence

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Conder tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1796
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 10.49
Diameter (mm) 28.17
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized 1797

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1796. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.17 mm and weighs 10.49 g.

Obverse
A stag in centre advancing left on grass, blank exergue. Lettering around, toothed border
Reverse
A detailed view in centre of a plough aimed to left on soil, date in exergue. Lettering around, toothed border
Edge
Plain with lettering

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1796  — 1041 - Engrailed to left
1796  — 1041a - Engrailed to right >>>>
1796  — 1041b - PAYABLE IN LONDON
1796  — 1041c - PAYABLE AT GOLDSMITHS
1796  — 1041d - PAYABLE BY HORTON AND COMPANY
1796  — 1041e - Milled
1796  — 1041f - Plain

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