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½ Penny Perth - P. Maxwell
1797 year| Copper | 8.3 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1797 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.3 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#63381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms of the City of Perth consisting of double-headed eagle with shield, displaying lamb holding saltire flag, on breast
NOTE: larger letters in legend
Lettering: PRO REGE LEGE ET GREGE
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF PAT. K MAXWELL X X
Interesting fact
The Token ½ Penny (Perth - P. Maxwell) 1797 is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and collectors of British colonial coins.
