1/2 Penny Perthshire - Perth / D. Peters

Issuer United Kingdom
Year 1797
Type Emergency coin
Value 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Conder tokens (1787-1797)
Composition Copper
Weight 9.79 g
Diameter 29.51 mm
Thickness 1.85 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s) Westwood
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#10, Atkins#8
Obverse description A spirit still, casks, etc. within beaded circle, legend around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PAYABLE AT DAVID PETERS WINE & SPIRIT SHOP.
Reverse description Arms of Perth and motto upon ribbon, with a sprig of flowers at each end.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PERTH HALFPENNY PRO REGE LEGE ET GREGE 1797
(Translation: For the king the law and the people)
Edge Milled diagonally
Mint
Mintage 1797 - DH#10 - milled diagonally - 23 000
1797 - DH#10a - straight milling -
1797 - DH#10b - plain edge (not in collar) -
Numisquare ID 6319439570
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