United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1792

Warwickshire - Birmingham / General Elliot

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Conder tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1792
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 11.32
Diameter (mm) 30
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1792. Struck in Copper. Measures 30 mm and weighs 11.32 g.

Obverse
Bust left of General Elliot in a cocked tricorn hat, pigtail and uniform. Lettering around, ornate quatrefoil below, toothed border
Reverse
Central fleur-de-lys. Lettering around, date below, toothed border
Edge
Inscribed NOTE: plain variety is on a smaller, thinner flan

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1792  — DH#70 - PAYABLE AT HENRY BIGGS MOORE STREET 60%
1792  — DH#70a - plain edge (not in collar) 40%

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