United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1787 – 1797
Middlesex - National Series / Prince of Wales
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1787 – 1797
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
9
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued from 1787 to 1797. Struck in Copper. Measures 29 mm and weighs 9 g.
- Obverse
- Bust three quarters right, legend above, denomination below.
- Reverse
- Royal arms with supporters, legend above, denomination below. (Shame on he who thinks evil of it I serve)
- Edge
- Incuse legend. Note: varieties exist.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1787-1797) | — | DH#953 - PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL | 44% | |
| ND (1787-1797) | — | DH#953a - edge: PAYABLE AT LONDON OR DUBLIN o X o X o | 61% | |
| ND (1787-1797) | — | DH#953b - plain edge | 6% |
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