United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1795
Middlesex - National Series / Princess of Wales
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 ↑↓
Diameter (mm)
27
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1795. Struck in Copper. Measures 27 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- A bust of Caroline, Princess of Wales quarter left NOTE: similar to DH#977 but with four pearls in the hair
- Reverse
- The three-plumed crest of the Prince of Wales with starburst rays around
- Edge
- Inscribed NOTE: multiple varieties exist
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1795 | — | DH#981 - BIRMINGHAM REDRUTH & SWANSEA | 13% | |
| 1795 | — | DH#981a - PAYABLE AT DUBLIN CORK OR BELFAST . X X . | 7% | |
| 1795 | — | DH#981b - PAYABLE AT LONDON CORK OR BELFAST . X X . | ||
| 1795 | — | DH#981c - PAYABLE AT LONDON LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL. | 20% | |
| 1795 | — | DH#981d - milled edge | 13% | |
| 1795 | — | DH#981e - plain edge | 47% |
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