United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1795

Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Conder tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1795
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Diameter (mm) 29.3
Thickness (mm) 1.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1795. Struck in Copper. Measures 29.3 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Female figure of Hope standing facing, head half right, leaning (right arm) on an anchor and holding (left arm) a large oval shield on which is inscribed on lined field. Rosette and ornament in exergue, toothed border
Reverse
Shield of arms of the town of Poole, consisting of an elaborate fish beneath three scallop shells, legend around, toothed border
Edge
Incuse legend Note: varieties exist

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1795  — DH#6 - I . PROMISE TO PAY ON DEMAND ONE HALFPENNY . + . 93%
1795  — DH#6a - milled edge 7%
1795  — DH#6b - PAYABLE AT BANBURY OXFORD OR READING
1795  — DH#6c - plain edge

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