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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 Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓ Engraver(s) Peter Kempson In circulation to Reference(s) DH# 286, Atkins# 203
Obverse description Image of the Coventry Cross with legend around. Obverse script Latin Obverse lettering COVENTRY CROSS
ERECTED 1544 TAKEN DOWN 1771 Reverse description Shield of arms of Coventry, an elephant bearing a castle on it’s back, dividing date below. Above the shield is the crest of a cat, stagnant, gardant, legend around. Reverse script Latin Reverse lettering THE ARMS OF COVENTRY
P KEMPSON FECIT.
17 97 Edge Plain with incuse lettering Mint Mintage 1797 - - Catalog ID 3868069280 Comments
