1/2 Penny Somerset - Bristol / Hawkins Bird

€109,284.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1793
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight9.8 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1797
Reference(s) DH#89
Obverse descriptionA church tower with spire. Legend around, toothed border
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringONE HALFPENNY HAWKINS BIRD. WINE STREET No2 BRISTOL.
Reverse descriptionFront view of the East India Company warehouse, date below. Lettering around, toothed border
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAYABLE AT THE INDIA TEA WAREHOUSE 1793
EdgeDiagonally milled ////
Mint
Mintage1793  - DH#89 - diagonally milled -
1793  - DH#89a - nearly upright milling -
1793  - DH#89b - plain edge -
Catalog ID8406817890
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