United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1797

Somerset - Crewkerne / Sparks and Gidleys

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 Medal alignment ↑↑
Diameter (mm) 28.8
Thickness (mm) 2
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1797. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.8 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
A man weaving in a loom. Note: varieties exist (see below)
Reverse
Legend across seven horizontal lines, date in exergue. Note: varieties exist (see below)
Edge
Milled

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1797  — DH#104, Atkins#91 86%
1797  — DH#105, Atkins#92 14%
1797  — DH#106

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