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1/2 Penny Middlesex - Palmer`s Mail Coach
| Issuer | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1797 |
| Type | Token |
| Value | 1/2 Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | |
| Dimensions | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round
Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | DH#363, Atkins#258, Withers#363 |
| Obverse description | Mail coach being pulled right by four horses, lettering above and below. Note: varieties exist (see below). |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | MAIL COACH HALFPENNY
TO TRADE EXPEDITION
& TO PROPERTY
PROTECTION.
PAYABLE IN LONDON· |
| Reverse description | Message across eight lines surrounded by wreath pattern. Note: varieties exist (see below). |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | TO
J.PALMER.Esq
THIS IS INSCRIBED
AS A TOKEN OF
GRATITUDE
FOR BENEFITS RECE`D
FROM THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF MAIL COACHES
JF |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | ND (1797) - -
|
| Catalog ID | 5016553500 |
| Comments | |
