1/2 Penny Norfolk - Norwich / Hope, Dove and Peace

Issuer United Kingdom
Year 1790-1795
Type Emergency coin
Value 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Conder tokens (1787-1797)
Composition Copper
Weight
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#26, Atkins#27, Withers#26
Obverse description The figure of Hope (Commerce) standing facing left in flowing drapes, with her right arm raised and forefinger and thumb extended, while her left hand supports an anchor, legend around, beaded border.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PROSPERITY TO OLD ENGLAND.
Reverse description Dove carrying olive branch flying left over cornucopia filled to overflowing, legend around, beaded border.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PEACE AND PLENTY.
Edge Plain with lettering and six ornaments
Mint
Mintage ND (1790-1795) - -
Numisquare ID 8419593480
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