1/2 Penny Bristol - Brass and Copper Company

€121,611.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1811
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyCurrency tokens (1798-1816)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Thomas Halliday
In circulation to
Reference(s) Withers#451/3, Davis#107/9
Obverse descriptionCentral shield of arms of Bristol, legend above, date below
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVIRTUTE ET INDUSTRIA 1811
(Translation: Power and Industry)
Reverse descriptionCentral monogram/logo below denomination, legend around
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering.HALFPENNY. B B & COPPER Co PAYABLE AT BRISTOL SWANSEA & LONDON
(Translation: Bristol Brass and Copper Company)
EdgeDiagonally milled
Mint
Mintage1811  - -
Catalog ID7813419180
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