United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1796
Lothian - Edinburgh / Campbell's
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1796
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
10.7
Diameter (mm)
28.7
Demonetized
1797
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1796. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.7 mm and weighs 10.7 g.
- Obverse
- Detailed profile portrait left of a jeweled turbaned Turk’s head smoking a pipe, with the artist’s name "JAMES" below, above a flower. Lettering around, toothed border
- Reverse
- A snuff jar on which "37" is impressed in a small circle, between two thistles, two crossed pipes above. Lettering around, date below and two small ornaments, toothed border
- Edge
- Diagonally milled
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 | — |
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