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1/2 Penny Warwickshire - Coventry / Kempson`s
Issuer | United Kingdom |
Year | 1797 |
Type | Token |
Value | 1/2 Penny (1⁄480) |
Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | |
Dimensions | 28.5 mm |
Thickness | 3 mm |
Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Engraver(s) | Peter Kempson |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | DH#259, Atkins#217 |
Obverse description | View of Grey Friars Steeple, with trees either side of the building. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | GREY FRIARS STEEPLE
ERECTED 1234 |
Reverse description | Arms of Coventry, an elephant bearing a castle on its back. Above the shield is the crest of a cat statant, gardant |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | THE ARMS OF COVENTRY
1797 |
Edge | Plain with incuse lettering |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1797 - DH#259 - COVENTRY TOKEN - 1797 - DH#259a - plain edge -
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Catalog ID | 1660366690 |
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