1/2 Penny Warwickshire – Wilkinson / Forge

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1788
TypeEmergency coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight14.7 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#375-80, Atkins#264
Obverse descriptionBewigged bust of John Wilkinson facing right with legend around, toothed border.  Note: varieties exist
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOHN WILKINSON IRON MASTER
Reverse descriptionMan on right working at an industrial forge with tilt hammer, date in exergue, toothed border.  Note: varieties exist
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1788
EdgePlain with incuse legend.
Mint
Mintage1788  - varieties exist - 19 296
Catalog ID3647189860
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