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1/2 Penny Somerset - Bristol / Hawkins Bird
Issuer | United Kingdom |
Year | 1793 |
Type | Token |
Value | 1/2 Penny (1⁄480) |
Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 9.8 g |
Dimensions | 28 mm |
Thickness | 1.5 mm |
Shape and Technique | Round
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Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Engraver(s) | |
In circulation to | 1797 |
Reference(s) | DH#89 |
Obverse description | A church tower with spire. Legend around, toothed border |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | ONE HALFPENNY HAWKINS BIRD.
WINE STREET No2 BRISTOL. |
Reverse description | Front view of the East India Company warehouse, date below. Lettering around, toothed border |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | PAYABLE AT THE INDIA TEA WAREHOUSE
1793 |
Edge | Diagonally milled //// |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1793 - DH#89 - diagonally milled - 1793 - DH#89a - nearly upright milling - 1793 - DH#89b - plain edge -
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Catalog ID | 8406817890 |
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