1/2 Penny Warwickshire - Coventry / Kempson`s

€323,891.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1797
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Peter Kempson
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#259, Atkins#217
Obverse descriptionView of Grey Friars Steeple, with trees either side of the building.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGREY FRIARS STEEPLE ERECTED 1234
Reverse descriptionArms of Coventry, an elephant bearing a castle on its back. Above the shield is the crest of a cat statant, gardant
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTHE ARMS OF COVENTRY 1797
EdgePlain with incuse lettering
Mint
Mintage1797  - DH#259 - COVENTRY TOKEN -
1797  - DH#259a - plain edge -
Catalog ID1660366690
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