United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1795

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1795. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.6 mm and weighs 11 g.

Obverse

Central bust of Jestyn ap Gwrgan to left, robed and wearing a crown. A small shield bearing the St George's cross suspended round his neck; date below. Lettering around, toothed border (Iestyn, son of Gwrgant, Prince of Glamorgan, 1091)

Reverse

A draped Britannia seated on a globe, looking to the left while pointing with right hand to a ship, and left arm supporting a shield and a spear. Behind her is a crown on a cippus pedestal with a laurel branch leaning against it; date below in double exergue. Lettering around, toothed border (The King and the Law)

Edge

Raised lettering (created by curved groove below) followed by four leaves