1/2 Penny Middlesex - Freemasons

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1795
TypeEmergency coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight9.0 g
Dimensions29.0 mm
Thickness1.9 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#374
Obverse descriptionThe Arms of the Freemasons, beaver supporters, crest a bird upon a sphere, and motto on ribbon below.  Note: rosette under arms instead of quatrefoil
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering24 NOV 1790 PRINCE OF WALES ELECTED. G M. AMOR HONOR ET JUSTICIA
(Translation: Love, Honour and Justice)
Reverse descriptionBust to right, legend around and in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFREDr. DUKE OF YORK HALF PENNY 1795
EdgePlain with inscription
Mint
Mintage1795  - -
Catalog ID8139001360
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