1/2 Penny Hampshire - Petersfield / Holland and Andrews

€78,373.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1795
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1797
Reference(s) DH#51, Atkins#29
Obverse descriptionMounted dragoon cavalryman with tricorn hat, presenting sword, on horse trotting to left, above double exergue
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPETERSFIELD
Reverse descriptionBritannia facing left, seated on globe, her right hand holding spear, her left arm holding laurel-branch and resting on Union shield at her side. Date in exergue
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringRULE BRITANNIA 1795
EdgeIncuse legend with the remainder engrailed
Mint
Mintage1795  - DH#51 - PAYABLE IN LONDON -
1795  - DH#51a - PAYABLE ON DEMAND -
1795  - DH#51b - plain edge (not in collar) -
Catalog ID7748291420
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