1/2 Penny Middlesex - London / Dennis’

€42,469.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1795
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#297
Obverse descriptionCentral wheatsheaf, legend around, date in exergue
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringBAKERS HALFPENNY 1795
Reverse descriptionPlain design with horizontal legend over 8 lines
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTO LESSEN THE SLAVERY OF SUNDAY BAKING AND PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC WANTS: AN ACT WAS PASSED. A.D. 1794.
EdgeInscripted / diagonally milled
Mint
Mintage1795  - DH#297 - PAYABLE AT I + DENNIS LONDON . X . X . -
1795  - DH#297a - PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL -
1795  - DH#297b - PAYABLE IN LONDON OR DUBLIN -
1795  - DH#297c - PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL -
1795  - DH#297d - milled edge (large and small flans) -
1795  - DH#297e - plain edge (not in collar) -
Catalog ID2598615640
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