1/2 Penny Warwickshire - Birmingham

Issuer United Kingdom
Year 1794
Type Emergency coin
Value 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Conder tokens (1787-1797)
Composition Copper
Weight
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#59
Obverse description Shield bearing 4 hedgehogs, crest a hedgehog, legend around
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering INDUSTRY HAS IT`S SURE REWARD.
Reverse description Ship in full sail to right, legend above, date in exergue
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PRO BONO PUBLICO 1794
Edge Inscripted
Mint
Mintage 1794 - DH#59 - CURRENT EVERY WHERE -
1794 - DH#59a - plain edge (not in collar) -
Numisquare ID 6752693850
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