England Halfpenny - Yorkshire, 1648 – 1672
York / Mathew Hotham
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
English Trade Tokens
(1648 – 72)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1648 – 1672
Rulers
Charles II
(1660–1685)
, Commonwealth
(1649–1660)
, Charles I
(1625–1649)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.44
Diameter (mm)
20
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from England. Issued from 1648 to 1672. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.44 g.
- Obverse
- Lettering across five lines with two flower motifs either side of IN.
- Reverse
- The Draper's Arms, a shield enclosing three triple stacked crown emblems.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1648-1672) | — |
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