1/2 Penny Warwickshire – Wilkinson / Forge

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1790
TypeEmergency coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight12.3 g
Dimensions28.9 mm
Thickness2.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#387, Atkins#266
Obverse descriptionBewigged bust of John Wilkinson right, legend around.  Note: no period after R
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOHN WILKINSON IRON MASTER
Reverse descriptionMan working an industrial forge, date in exergue.  Note: straight 1 and 7
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1790
EdgePlain with incuse legend.
Mint
Mintage1790  - DH#387 - WILLEY SNEDSHILL BERSHAM BRADLEY -
1790  - DH#387a - oo WILLEY SNEDSHILL BERSHAM BRADLEY -
1790  - DH#387b - plain edge -
Catalog ID2593196560
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