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1/2 Penny Middlesex - London / Chelsea
Issuer | United Kingdom |
Year | 1795 |
Type | Token |
Value | 1/2 Penny (1⁄480) |
Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | |
Dimensions | 28 mm |
Thickness | 2 mm |
Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Engraver(s) | |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | DH#277, Atkins#151 |
Obverse description | A sailor with a wooden leg presenting a petition to a seated Britannia, legend above, denomination in exergue. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | CHELSEA.
HALFPENNY |
Reverse description | A figure of Hope leaning on an anchor, legend above, date in exergue. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | THE SUPPORT OF OUR ENDEAVOUR
1795 |
Edge | Milled to right ///// |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1795 - DH#277 - milled edge - 1795 - DH#277a - PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL - 1795 - DH#277b - plain edge (not in collar) -
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Catalog ID | 4869878400 |
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