England Halfpenny - Worcestershire, 1648 – 1672

Worcester / R. Bedoes

Obverse Reverse

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
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized 1672

Description

½ Penny = 1⁄24 Shilling from England. Issued from 1648 to 1672. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Central arms of Worcester (three pears) within inner circle, legend around.
Reverse
Central Mercer's arms dividing issuer's initials, legend around.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1648-1672) 

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