United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1795 – 1797
Norfolk - Norwich / R. Dinmore
Information
Country
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1795 – 1797
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
9.8
Diameter (mm)
28.65
Thickness (mm)
2.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued from 1795 to 1797. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.65 mm and weighs 9.8 g.
- Obverse
- Central old fashioned bottle with legend around, rosette at 6 o'clock.
- Reverse
- Standing figure of Hope supporting anchor with legend around. Note: figure pointing to Y of PROSPERITY
- Edge
- Plain with incuse lettering Note: varieties exist (see below)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1795-1797) | — | DH#24 - RICHARD DINMORE & SON NORWICH .XXXX | ||
| ND (1795-1797) | — | DH#24a - PAYABLE IN LONDON BRISTOL & LANCASTER --- X --- | ||
| ND (1795-1797) | — | DH#24b - CURRENT EVERY WHERE | ||
| ND (1795-1797) | — | DH#24c - plain edge (not in collar) |
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