United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1796
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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
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
9.8
Diameter (mm)
28.7
Thickness (mm)
1.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1796. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.7 mm and weighs 9.8 g.
- Obverse
- Helmeted bust of a knight (Sir Bevis) to the right. Lettering around, toothed border.
- Reverse
- A detailed view in centre of a plough aimed to left on soil, date in exergue. Lettering around, toothed border.
- Edge
- ~Incuse lettering, rest engrailed.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 | — |
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