United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1795

Middlesex - London / Allen’s

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) 8.8
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1795. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 8.8 g.

Obverse
The arms of William Allen's family including six martlets and surmounted by another.
Reverse
Shield of arms of the Cordwainer's or Shoemaker's Company including three goat's heads and surmounted by another.
Edge
Inscripted NOTE: varieties exist

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1795  — DH#246 - PAYABLE IN CHANDOS STREET CONVENT GARDEN. 67%
1795  — DH#246a - PAYABLE AT LONDON .+.+.+.+.+. 33%
1795  — DH#246b - milled edge 33%

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