1/2 Penny Yorkshire – Leeds / Paley’s

€52,844.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1791
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight10.54 g
Dimensions28.74 mm
Thickness2.16 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#53
Obverse description3/4 length figure of Bishop Blaze holding a cup and book, legend around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSUCCESS TO THE WOOLLEN MANUFACTORY.
Reverse descriptionOwl above shield of arms dividing date, legend around
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLEEDS HALFPENNY 17 91
EdgeEdge lettering
Mint
Mintage1791  - DH#53 - PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL -
1791  - DH#53a - plain edge -
Catalog ID7561828310
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