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Country: Kent, England - Maidstone
Type: Conder Tokens (1787-1797)
Year: 1795
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480 LSD)
Grade: VF/XF
Composition: Copper
Weight: 8.5 g.
Diameter: 27 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: D&H# 36
Obverse:
Shield of arms. Date above and value at right.
Lettering:
1795
MAIDSTONE HALFPENNY .
Reverse:
Justice standing to right, holding sword and scales.Legend around and "KENT" in exergue.
Lettering:
THE SPRING OF FREEDOM ENGLAND\'S BLESSING
KENT
Edge:
Plain with lettering.
Lettering: PAYABLE BY HENRY OLIVERS
Reference : D&H# 36
Collection : English, Scottish & Irish, Conder Tokens, Commonwealth & Colonial Tokens