United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1788

Warwickshire – Wilkinson / Barge

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Conder tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1788
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 14.5
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1788. Struck in Copper. Measures 30 mm and weighs 14.5 g.

Obverse
Bewigged bust of John Wilkinson right, legend around. Note: period after R
Reverse
Two masted barge sailing left, date in exergue.
Edge
Plain with incuse legend Note: varieties exist

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1788  — DH#336 - WILLEY SNEDSHILL BERSHAM BRADLEY 86%
1788  — DH#336a - PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL. 14%

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