1/2 Penny Wiltshire - Devizes / J. Baster

€80,072.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1796
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#2, Atkins#2
Obverse descriptionArms of the town of Devizes, consisting of a triple-towered castle with standards flying, enclosed in shield, legend around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringTHE ARMS OF THE TOWN OF DEVIZES *
Reverse descriptionStanding figure of a Stag left, legend around, date in exergue
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringI . BASTER. DEVIZES WILTS 1796
EdgePlain with incuse legend
Mint
Mintage1796  - DH#2 - BREECHES AND GLOVE MANUFACTORY .X.X.X -
1796  - DH#2a - milled over PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL. -
1796  - DH#2b = milled without any inscription -
1796  - DH#2c - plain edge (not in collar) -
Catalog ID9368656550
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