1/2 Penny Norfolk - Norwich / Newton

€80,444.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1811
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyCurrency tokens (1798-1816)
CompositionCopper
Weight8.7 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1817
Reference(s) Withers#923, Davis#27
Obverse descriptionA helmeted Britannia standing facing. A spear vertical in left hand, right hand on a shield at feet. A lion behind standing facing right. Blank exergue, lettering around, toothed border
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringNEWTON SILVERSMTH AND JEWELLER
Reverse descriptionArms of the city (shield containing lion below castle), but crest omitted. Lettering above, Roman numeral date below, toothed border
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNORWICH MDCCCXI
(Translation: 1,000 + 500 + 300 + 10 + 1 = 1811)
EdgeDiagonal central milling (engrailed) \\
Mint
Mintage1811  - -
Catalog ID7706317430
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