1/2 Penny Middlesex - London / Chelsea

€327,371.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1795
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#277, Atkins#151
Obverse descriptionA sailor with a wooden leg presenting a petition to a seated Britannia, legend above, denomination in exergue.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHELSEA. HALFPENNY
Reverse descriptionA figure of Hope leaning on an anchor, legend above, date in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTHE SUPPORT OF OUR ENDEAVOUR 1795
EdgeMilled to right /////
Mint
Mintage1795  - DH#277 - milled edge -
1795  - DH#277a - PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL -
1795  - DH#277b - plain edge (not in collar) -
Catalog ID4869878400
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