United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1788
Warwickshire – Wilkinson / Forge
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1788
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
14.7
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1788. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 14.7 g.
- Obverse
- Bewigged bust of John Wilkinson facing right with legend around, toothed border. Note: varieties exist
- Reverse
- Man on right working at an industrial forge with tilt hammer, date in exergue, toothed border. Note: varieties exist
- Edge
- Plain with incuse legend.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1788 | 19.3K | varieties exist |
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