1/2 Penny Warwickshire – Wilkinson / Forge

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1787
TypeEmergency coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight14.6 g
Dimensions29.6 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1797
Reference(s) DH#370, Atkins#263
Obverse descriptionBewigged bust of John Wilkinson right with legend around, beaded border.  Note period after R touches the frill
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOHN WILKINSON IRON MASTER·
Reverse descriptionMan on right, furnace behind, working an industrial forge. Toothed border, date in exergue.  Note: 1 and 7 curved, 1 under right of support
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1787
EdgePlain with incuse legend
Mint
Mintage1787  - -
Catalog ID6062677010
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