United Kingdom 1 Farthing, 1795
Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
1 Farthing
Year
1795
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
4.57
Diameter (mm)
23.7
Thickness (mm)
0.8
Demonetized
1797
Description
1 Farthing from United Kingdom. Issued in 1795. Struck in Copper. Measures 23.7 mm and weighs 4.57 g.
- Obverse
- Female figure of Hope standing facing, head half right, leaning (right arm) on an anchor and holding (left arm) a large oval shield on which is inscribed on lined field. Rosette and ornament in exergue, toothed border
- Reverse
- Shield of arms of the town of Poole, consisting of an elaborate dolphin beneath three scallop shells. Legend around, toothed border
- Edge
- Diagonally milled ////
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1795 | — |
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