United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1796

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1796. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse

Within a recessed oval, a public building.

Reverse

Detailed view of harbour with left a merchantman three-masted sailing ship unloading alongside a quay, and a coast and rock in distance. Also on the left, just above the wharf, are two glass works cones emitting smoke. Dundee Coat of Arms (supporters of two dragons, wings elevated, their tails joined together underneath) in recessed lower oval. (Sea and Trade keepingGod's Gift)

Edge

Engrailed with waved line and dots interspersed