1/2 Penny Warwickshire - Birmingham / Clarke's

Issuer United Kingdom
Year 1795
Type Emergency coin
Value 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Conder tokens (1787-1797)
Composition Copper
Weight 10.5 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#122, Atkins#81
Obverse description Standing figure of Britannia with spear and shield crowning with laurel wreath a bust of King George III on plinth.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering BIRMINGHAM HALFPENNY JUSTA PRÆ MIA
Reverse description Oak tree with ships sailing right in background, legend around raised rim, date in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering BRITANNIÆ TUTAMEN MDCCXCV
Edge Incuse legend
Mint
Mintage 1795 - - 36
Numisquare ID 4797129490
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