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½ Penny Middlesex - George Washington
1795 year| Copper | - | 29.0 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#150626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eagle above shield dividing date, legend above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTY AND SECURITY
17 95
Edge
Incuse legend
Note: varieties exist
Lettering: PAYABLE AT LONDON LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL
Comment
Listed in Dalton & Hamer under the Middlesex Political and Social Series.Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - George Washington) 1795 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin. It is believed that only 300 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
