1/2 Penny Warwickshire – Wilkinson / Forge

€109,510.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1795
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight11.1 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1797
Reference(s) DH#421, Atkins#282
Obverse descriptionBewigged bust of John Wilkinson right with legend around. toothed border.  Note: the nose points to centre of M
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOHN WILKINSON IRON MASTER
Reverse descriptionA man working at an industrial forge with toothed border, date in exergue.  Note: straight 1 and 7, 1 under corner of support
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1795
EdgePlain with incuse legend
Mint
Mintage1795  - - 86 488
Catalog ID2239669550
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