1/2 Penny Yorkshire - British Naval

€68,930.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1812
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyCurrency tokens (1798-1816)
CompositionCopper
Weight9 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Withers#1590, Davis#150
Obverse descriptionBust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson to the left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY.
Reverse descriptionWar ship under sail to the right. Legend is misspelled `Halppenny`. Date `1812` in exergue under a wavy line.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITISH NAVAL HALPPENNY 1812
EdgeEngrailed
Mint
Mintage1812  - -
Catalog ID1943455710
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