1/2 Penny Norfolk – Norwich / Dunham and Yallop

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1792
TypeEmergency coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight11 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#28, Atkins#29
Obverse descriptionShield of arms of the city of Norwich (lion and castle) upon sword and mace in saltire between palm branches.  Note: hilt of sword points to O of OF
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSUCCESS TO THE CITY OF NORWICH
Reverse descriptionDoorway and windows of a shop front, with bird on circle above, all within inner beaded circle, legend above, date below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNORWICH HALFPENNY 1792
EdgePlain with lettering
Mint
Mintage1792  - DH#28 - PAYABLE AT THE SHOP OF DUNHAM & YALLOP GOLDSMITHS -
1792  - DH#28a - PAYABLE AT THE SHOP OF DUNHAM & YALLOP -
Catalog ID8952824010
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