United Kingdom 1 Farthing, 1792

Lothian - Edinburgh / St Andrew

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Conder tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination 1 Farthing
Year 1792
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 4
Diameter (mm) 22.3
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized 1797

Description

1 Farthing from United Kingdom. Issued in 1792. Struck in Copper. Measures 22.3 mm and weighs 4 g.

Obverse
St Andrew standing, head right, holding saltire cross, flanked by thistles. Lettering around, date below in exergue, toothed border (No one "cuts" (attacks) me with impunity)
Reverse
The Arms of Edinburgh (shield with Edinburgh castle walls, anchor and rope above), thistle wreath below. Lettering around, toothed border
Edge
Plain and milled varieties exist

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1792  — DH#66 - milled edge
1792  — DH#66a - thicker flan, fine milling
1792  — DH#66b - plain edge (in collar)
1792  — DH#66c - plain edge (not in collar)

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