1/2 Penny Somerset - Bath / F. Heath

€109,249.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1795
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight9.74 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#40, Batty#670
Obverse descriptionA crowned and bearded bust (King Bladud) in profile to left with bow and quiver over shoulder. Lettering around outside in two directions, separated by acorn on left and oak leaf on right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSUCCESS TO THE BATH WATERS * BLADUD FOUNDER OF BATH *
Reverse descriptionA public building frontage. Lettering above, and below with date, lettering around
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringWEST FRONT OF NEW PUMP ROOM BATH. HEATH · 1795 IRONMONGER · & c ·
EdgeDiagonal milling ////
Mint
Mintage1795  - DH#40 - milled edge -
1795  - DH#40a - plain edge -
Catalog ID1762537180
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