United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1756 – 1782

George Rules - North Wales; portrait right

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Evasion tokens (1751 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1756 – 1782
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 5.6
Diameter (mm) 27
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued from 1756 to 1782. Struck in Copper. Measures 27 mm and weighs 5.6 g.

Obverse
Laureate bust right, legend around.
Reverse
Crowned harp dividing date, legend around.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1782  — Atkins#189
1775  — Atkins#188
1769  — Atkins#187
1761  — Atkins#186
1756  — Atkins#185

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