United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1796
Lothian - Edinburgh / Archibald’s
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1796
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Diameter (mm)
29
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1796. Struck in Copper. Measures 29 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Shield of arms of the Archibald family, comprising stars and crescents with a palm branch crest, dividing date with legend around. (Reserved faith enriches)
- Reverse
- Lettering and symbols across five lines.
- Edge
- Milled to left \\\\\ Note: plain edge variety exists (see below)
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