Ireland ½ Penny, 1795

Dublin - Parker's

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ireland Ireland
Currency Conder Tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1795
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 9
Diameter (mm) 29
Thickness (mm) 1.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from Ireland. Issued in 1795. Struck in Copper. Measures 29 mm and weighs 9 g.

Obverse
A draped female figure (Commerce) seated right on a chest, leaning left arm upon an anchor, and holding a spilled fruit and flowers cornucopia with right arm. Lettering around, initials F.A. below right foot
Reverse
A register stove (ornamented fire grate). Lettering around, date in exergue NOTE: Massive die crack through left of stove
Edge
Diagonally milled ////

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1795 

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