United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1795

Middlesex - George Washington

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
Thickness (mm) 1.6
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1795. Struck in Copper. Measures 29 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Bust of George Washington facing right, legend above
Reverse
Eagle above shield dividing date, legend above
Edge
Incuse legend Note: varieties exist

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1795  — DH#1052a - PAYABLE AT LONDON LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL
1795  — DH#1052b - AN ASYLUM FOR THE OPPRESS'D OF ALL NATIONS
1795  — DH1052 - BIRMINGHAM REDRUTH & SWANSEA
1795  — DH1052c - Plain edge (not in collar)

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