England Halfpenny - London, 1648 – 1672
Ratcliff / Nich Watts
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
English Trade Tokens
(1648 – 72)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny = 1⁄24 Shilling
Year
1648 – 1672
Ruler
Charles II
(1660–1685)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.46
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny = 1⁄24 Shilling from England. Issued from 1648 to 1672. Struck in Copper. Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.46 g.
- Obverse
- Hand holding scissors and irons, initials above in twisted-wire inner circle; legend around. (Nich Watts against (next to) the)
- Reverse
- Denomination in three lines in twisted-wire inner circle; legend around. (His half penny School House in Ratciff)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1648-1672) | — |
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