1/2 Penny Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly

€149,894.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1795
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions29.3 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Arnold
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#6, Atkins#6
Obverse descriptionFemale figure of Hope standing facing, head half right, leaning (right arm) on an anchor and holding (left arm) a large oval shield on which is inscribed on lined field. Rosette and ornament in exergue, toothed border
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringJAs. BAYLY DRAPER POOLE
Reverse descriptionShield of arms of the town of Poole, consisting of an elaborate fish beneath three scallop shells, legend around, toothed border
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPROSPERITY TO THE TOWN OF POOLE * 1795 *
EdgeIncuse legend
Mint
Mintage1795  - DH#6 - I . PROMISE TO PAY ON DEMAND ONE HALFPENNY . + . -
1795  - DH#6a - milled edge -
1795  - DH#6b - PAYABLE AT BANBURY OXFORD OR READING -
1795  - DH#6c - plain edge -
Catalog ID2160079550
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