United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1797

Lothian - Leith

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Conder tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1797
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1797. Struck in Copper. Measures 29 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
A ship sailing, at bottom sprigs of leaves, rope hanging from bowsprit
Reverse
Figure of Britannia seated, holding spear and palm branch, date in exergue
Edge
Inscripted NOTE: plain variety exists

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1797  — DH#61 - PAYABLE IN LEITH EDINBURGH & GLASSGOW + + + 100%
1797  — DH#61a - plain edge

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