United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1787 – 1797
Suffolk - Bury / M. Apseys
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)
10.3
Diameter (mm)
28.5
Thickness (mm)
1.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued from 1787 to 1797. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 10.3 g.
- Obverse
- Shield of Bury St. Edmunds, wolf on crest, legend around, toothed border.
- Reverse
- A tea kettle and Bath stove surrounded by legend.
- Edge
- Oblique milled
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1787-1797) | — | DH#28 - milled edge | ||
| ND (1787-1797) | — | DH#28a - PAYABLE IN DUBLIN OR LONDON . + . + . | ||
| ND (1787-1797) | — | DH#28b - THIS IS NOT A COIN BUT A MEDAL .+.+.+.+. | ||
| ND (1787-1797) | — | DH#28c - plain rounded edge |
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