½ Penny (Warwickshire - Shakespeare) 1792 front ½ Penny (Warwickshire - Shakespeare) 1792 back
½ Penny (Warwickshire - Shakespeare) 1792 photo
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½ Penny Warwickshire - Shakespeare

1792 year
Copper 11 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Type
Token
Year
1792
Value
½ Penny (1⁄480)
Currency
Conder tokens (1787-1797)
Composition
Copper
Weight
11 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#102192
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Vulcan hammering on an anvil, ship at the background right, legend above, date at exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HALFPENNY
1792

Edge

Inscripted text
NOTE: variety exists

Lettering: PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL . X .

Interesting fact

The A Token ½ Penny (Warwickshire - Shakespeare) 1792 coin features a unique image of a shield with a bust of William Shakespeare, which makes it stand out from other coins of its time.