1/2 Penny Middlesex - Richardson`s / Fortune

€78,372.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1795
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight11 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)John Milton
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#468, Atkins#351
Obverse descriptionView of Lady Fortune facing, stood upon a wheel, between two 18th century crowned lottery wheels. Date below double exergue.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringNOTHING VENTURE NOTHING HAVE 1795
Reverse descriptionLegend in eight lines across and around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAT THE OFFICES OF RICHARDSON GOODLUCK & Co No 12807 THE LAST PRIZE OF £30000 SHARED WAS SOLD IN SIXTEENTHS
EdgePlain and milled varieties exist
Mint
Mintage1795  - DH#468 - plain edge -
1795  - DH#468a - milled edge -
Catalog ID9405699070
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