United Kingdom ½ Penny - Leeds halfpenny, 1793
H. Brownbills
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1793
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
11.33
Diameter (mm)
28.75
Thickness (mm)
2.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1793. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.75 mm and weighs 11.33 g.
- Obverse
- Head and shoulders bust of Bishop Blaze with a long beard and wearing a miter, viewed from right side holding a wool comb. Lettering around, beaded border.
- Reverse
- Aerial long perspective exterior view of large building with columns (Leeds Cloth Hall), with other houses in the distance and a hill on right. Lettering around, date in exergue, beaded border. countermark WF
- Edge
- Plain with lettering
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1793 | — |
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