1/2 Penny Middlesex - National Series / Prince of Wales

Issuer United Kingdom
Year 1789
Type Emergency coin
Value 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Conder tokens (1787-1797)
Composition Copper
Weight 7.1 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s) William Lutwyche
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#968, Atkins#153, BHM#321
Obverse description Dressed bust in profile to left of George, Prince Regent. Lettering around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PRINCE REGENT OF GREAT BRITAIN FRANCE & IRELAND &c.
Reverse description Crest and motto of the Prince of Wales. Lettering around with dates.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✿ BORN • AUGt. 12. 1762 ✿ ICH DEIN APPOINTED • FEB. 1789•
(Translation: I serve)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1789 - -
Numisquare ID 1337906280
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