United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1795

Lanarkshire - Glasgow / A. Molison

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Conder tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1795
Ruler George III (1760–1820)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 14.5
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1795. Struck in Copper. Measures 29 mm and weighs 14.5 g.

Obverse
The arms of Glasgow, legend around.
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia left, trident in right hand, resting left arm on shIeld, legend around, date in exergue.
Edge
Incuse lettering Note: varieties exist

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1795  — DH#6 - PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF ALEXANDER MOLISON . X .
1795  — DH#6a - milled edge
1795  — DH#6b - plain edge (not in collar)
1795  — DH#6c - CURRENT EVERY WHERE

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