United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1795

Middlesex - London / Chelsea

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 ↑↓
Technique Milled
Diameter (mm) 28
Thickness (mm) 2
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1795. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
A sailor with a wooden leg presenting a petition to a seated Britannia, legend above, denomination in exergue.
Reverse
A figure of Hope leaning on an anchor, legend above, date in exergue.
Edge
Milled to right ///// Note: varieties exist

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1795  — DH#277 - milled edge
1795  — DH#277a - PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL
1795  — DH#277b - plain edge (not in collar)

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