1/2 Penny Hampshire - Isle of Wight / Wilkins

Issuer United Kingdom
Year 1792
Type Emergency coin
Value 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Conder tokens (1787-1797)
Composition Copper
Weight 9.94 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness 1.8 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s) Mainwaring
In circulation to 1797
Reference(s) DH#46, Atkins#26
Obverse description A bust of Robert Bird Wilkins in a tie-wig and high collared coat left, legend above
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ROBERT BIRD WILKINS
Reverse description A centre rope circle containing a single-masted antique Medieval early English round ship with square-rigged sail set left, legend around
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ISLE OF WIGHT HALFPENNY 1792
Edge Plain with incuse legend
Mint
Mintage 1792 - -
Numisquare ID 1346399120
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