United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1787 – 1797

Middlesex - Slave

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Conder tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1787 – 1797
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Weight (g) 10
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued from 1787 to 1797. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 10 g.

Obverse
Slave in chains kneeling in supplication, legend around. Note: smaller legend, slave's head under AND
Reverse
Clasped hands, legend around. Note: smaller legend, ends in rosette
Edge
Incuse legend Note: varieties exist (see below)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1787-1797)  DH#1039 - BIRMINGHAM REDRUTH & SWANSEA
ND (1787-1797)  DH#1039a - PAYABLE AT DUBLIN CORK OR BELFAST
ND (1787-1797)  DH#1039b - PAYABLE AT LONDON LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL
ND (1787-1797)  DH#1039c - milled edge
ND (1787-1797)  DH#1039d - plain edge (not in collar)

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