© Nate Vogl
© Nate Vogl
½ Penny Warwickshire - Shakespeare / Cornucopia
1791 year| Copper | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1791 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#20505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
A female figure seated, supporting a cornucopia, bow of ship in background, date in exergue
Note: varieties exist
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALFPENNY
1791
Edge
Plain
Comment
Several obverse, reverse and edge varieties exist (images above are DH#46):DH#45 O: A trefoil after legend;
R: Fruit within cornucopia;
DH#46 O: As last;
R: Similar to last but fruit hangs over edge of cornucopia;
DH#47 O: Similar to last but period after legend instead of trefoil (smaller die);
R: Similar to last but female head and fruit both touch legend, less ship visible;
E: Plain (in collar);
DH#48 O: Similar to last but period after legend is quite close to the E;
R: As last;
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Warwickshire - Shakespeare / Cornucopia) 1791 coin from the United Kingdom features a unique design that combines the image of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest playwrights in the English language, with a cornucopia, a symbol of abundance and prosperity. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
