1/2 Penny Warwickshire – Wilkinson / Forge

€65,663.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1787
TypeEmergency coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight14.6 g
Dimensions29.6 mm
Thickness2.6 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#340, Atkins#254
Obverse descriptionBewigged bust of John Wilkinson right, legend around.  Note: period after R in line with base of legend
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOHN WILKINSON IRON MASTER
Reverse descriptionMan working an industrial forge, date in exergue.  Note: 1 and 7 curved, 1 under centre of support
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1787
EdgePlain with incuse legend.
Mint
Mintage1787  - -
Catalog ID8570615100
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