United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1776

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Evasion tokens (1751 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1776
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Weight (g) 6.4
Diameter (mm) 27.4
Thickness (mm) 1.3
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1776. Struck in Copper. Measures 27.4 mm and weighs 6.4 g.

Obverse
Laureate bust right, legend around
Reverse
Seated figure holding spear and branch, legend around

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1776  — Atkins#145 - date in exergue 77%
ND  — Atkins#144 - TOKEN in exergue 23%

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