United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1799
Angusshire - Montrose / Lunatic Hospital
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Currency tokens
(1798 – 1816)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1799
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
9.23
Diameter (mm)
29
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1799. Struck in Copper. Measures 29 mm and weighs 9.23 g.
- Obverse
- Arms of the Duke of Montrose - the crest is a falcon preying on a heron lying on it’s back, over a coronet, with a stork supporter either side, motto on scroll beneath. Lettering above, plain border (Do not forget)
- Reverse
- A front view of large public building and courtyard from slightly above, the Lunatic Asylum, date below. Lettering above and below, plain border
- Edge
- Plain with lettering
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1799 | — |
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