1/2 Penny Norfolk - Norwich / Bullen and Martins

€53,883.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1794
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight10.6 g
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Thomas Wyon the Younger
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#19, Atkins#20
Obverse descriptionKey dividing date suspended from an ornamental iron archway between gates. Legend around and in exergue, toothed border.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPAYABLE TO BULLEN & MARTINS 1794 MARKET PLACE NORWICH
Reverse descriptionAn old plough below a shuttle. Legend around, toothed border.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSUCCESS TO THE PLOUGH & SHUTTLE.
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1794  - DH#19 - plain edge -
1794  - DH#19a - PAYABLE AT IOHN FINCHAMS SUFFOLK. -
1794  - DH#19b - milled edge -
1794  - DH19c - CURRENT EVERY WHERE. -
Catalog ID8809124070
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