1/2 Penny Warwickshire – Wilkinson / Forge

€52,956.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1790
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight14.65 g
Dimensions29.65 mm
Thickness2.65 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#386, Atkins#269
Obverse descriptionBewigged bust of John Wilkinson right, legend around.  Note: no period, R close to frill
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  - - 404 217
Catalog ID7356358510
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