1/2 Penny Norfolk - Norwich / Bolingbroke's

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1792
TypeEmergency coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight9.53 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)William Wyon
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#14
Obverse descriptionThe Arms of Norwich; a castle triple-towered with gateway, over a lion left with raised paw (passant gardant). Lettering around. Toothed border
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAY NORWICH FLOURISH. PRO BONO PUBLICO
(Translation: For the public good)
Reverse descriptionThe Arms of the Duke of Norfolk; shield with six crosses and diagonal stripe with lion, over batons. Lettering around, date below. Toothed border
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNORFOLK AND NORWICH HALFPENNY. 1792
EdgePlain with impressed lettering
Mint
Mintage1792  - -
Catalog ID6097891340
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