| Issuer | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1796 |
| Type | Token |
| Value | 1/2 Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.1 g |
| Dimensions | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 1797 |
| Reference(s) | DH#49a |
| Obverse description | St Andrew standing, head right, holding saltire cross, flanked by thistles. Lettering around, date below in exergue, toothed border |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT.
1796 (Translation: No one `cuts` (attacks) me with impunity) |
| Reverse description | The Arms of Edinburgh (shield with Edinburgh castle walls, anchor and rope above), thistle wreath below. Lettering around, toothed border |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | EDINBURGH HALFPENNY |
| Edge | Plain with lettering |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1796 - DH#49 - PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF THOMAS CLACKE · X X · - 1796 - DH#49a - PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL - 1796 - DH#49b - plain edge - |
| Catalog ID | 8669879690 |
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