United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1795

Somerset - Bath / F. Heath

Obverse Reverse

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 ↑↓
Weight (g) 9.74
Diameter (mm) 31
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1795. Struck in Copper. Measures 31 mm and weighs 9.74 g.

Obverse
A crowned and bearded bust (King Bladud) in profile to left with bow and quiver over shoulder. Lettering around outside in two directions, separated by acorn on left and oak leaf on right
Reverse
A public building frontage. Lettering above, and below with date, lettering around
Edge
Diagonal milling //// NOTE: plain edge variety exists

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1795  DH#40 - milled edge 100%
1795  DH#40a - plain edge

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