1/2 Penny Hampshire - West Cowes / Thomas Ayrton

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1798
TypeEmergency coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyCurrency tokens (1798-1816)
CompositionCopper
Weight12 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)John Gregory Hancock
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#94, Atkins#63
Obverse descriptionA draped bust of Charles Fox facing 1/2 left, legend above, date below
Obverse script
Obverse letteringWEST COWES HALFPENNY 1798
Reverse descriptionArms of the town of West Cowes, Isle of Wight
Reverse script
Reverse lettering(uninscribed)
EdgePlain with incuse legend
Mint
Mintage1798  - -
Catalog ID3211508900
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