1/2 Penny Lincolnshire - Wainfleet

€82,046.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1793
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight10.81 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Thomas Wyon the Younger
In circulation to1797
Reference(s) DH#8
Obverse descriptionCentral angled view of the Magdalen College School in Wainfleet, Lincolnshire, legend around, date and ornament below, toothed border
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFOUNDED BY WILLIAM WAYNEFLETE 1459
Reverse descriptionThe female figure of Hope on dockside, standing facing on grass, left arm leaning on anchor, right hand raised. A large bale of goods behind, with two-masted ship at sail on left in the distance, legend around, date in exergue, toothed border
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringWAINFLEET HALFPENNY · 1793
EdgePlain with lettering
Mint
Mintage1793  - - 51 500
Catalog ID5467643640
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