United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1798
Hampshire - West Cowes / Thomas Ayrton
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Currency tokens
(1798 – 1816)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1798
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
12
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1798. Struck in Copper. Measures 21 mm and weighs 12 g.
- Obverse
- A draped bust of Charles Fox facing 1/2 left, legend above, date below
- Reverse
- Arms of the town of West Cowes, Isle of Wight
- Edge
- Plain with incuse legend
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1798 | — |
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