1/2 Penny Norfolk – Norwich

€81,438.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1793
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight10 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Thomas Wyon the Younger
In circulation to1797
Reference(s) DH#20
Obverse descriptionA straight stocking and a glove, above a knife and fork crossed in an opposite direction. Lettering around and in exergue. Toothed border
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringR · CAMPIN · HABERDASHER GOAT · LANE · NORWICH
Reverse descriptionBritannia (portrayed as a helmeted, plumed and draped female figure wearing a breastplate emblazoned with the union flag) seated facing left on tea-chest; her right hand resting on a terrestrial globe, and her left arm on an anchor; a crowned lion, it`s head turned facing, reclining left at her feet. Legend around, date in exergue. Toothed border
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHALFPENNY. 1793
EdgeInscribed and plain varieties exist
Mint
Mintage1793  - DH#20 - CURRENT EVERY WHERE ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ -
1793  - DH#20a - BIRMINGHAM LIVERPOOL OR LONDON. -
1793  - DH#20b - plain edge (not in collar) -
Catalog ID4689144870
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