United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1793
Shropshire - Shrewsbury / Woolpack
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1793
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.6
Diameter (mm)
28.5
Thickness (mm)
1.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1793. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 8.6 g.
- Obverse
- Shield of arms of the borough of Shrewsbury below date, legend around.
- Reverse
- Central woolpack with legend around, corner of woolpack points to U.
- Edge
- Incuse lettering.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1793 | — |
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