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

Issuer United Kingdom
Year 1795
Type Emergency coin
Value 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Conder tokens (1787-1797)
Composition Copper
Weight
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s) Thomas Wyon the Younger
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#981
Obverse description A bust of Caroline, Princess of Wales quarter left NOTE: similar to DH#977 but with four pearls in the hair
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PRINCESS OF WALES.
Reverse description The three-plumed crest of the Prince of Wales with starburst rays around
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MAY THE UNION BE CROWNED WITH HAPPINESS + 1795
Edge Inscribed
Mint
Mintage 1795 - DH#981 - BIRMINGHAM REDRUTH & SWANSEA -
1795 - DH#981a - PAYABLE AT DUBLIN CORK OR BELFAST . X X . -
1795 - DH#981b - PAYABLE AT LONDON CORK OR BELFAST . X X . -
1795 - DH#981c - PAYABLE AT LONDON LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL. -
1795 - DH#981d - milled edge -
1795 - DH#981e - plain edge -
Numisquare ID 9714652040
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