United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1793

Warwickshire – Wilkinson / Forge

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Conder tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1793
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 11.12
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1793. Struck in Copper. Measures 29 mm and weighs 11.12 g.

Obverse
Bewigged bust of John Wilkinson right with legend around, toothed border. Note: no period after R
Reverse
A man working at an industrial forge with toothed border, date in exergue. Note: the top of 1 and 7 slopes.
Edge
Plain with incuse legend. Note: varieties exist.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1793  — DH#394 - PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL 32%
1793  — DH#394a - WILLEY SNEDSHILL BERSHAM BRADLEY 58%

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