Error Die cracks
Face value 1/2 penny
Grade EX-
Metal Copper
Rarity R2 - Very rare
Type Conder Tokens
Year of issue 1793
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Country: Somerset, Bridgwater, England
Type: Conder Tokens (1787-1797)
Year: Undated (1793)
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480 LSD)
Grade: AU (Die Broken Planchet)
Composition: Copper
Weight: 8.8 g.
Diameter: 29 mm
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: DH# 87
Obverse:
Castle above bridge (the arms of Bridgwater), legend around with the value.
Lettering: WATER HALFPENNY. FOR CHANGE NOT FRAUD.
Reverse:
Mounted dragoon left surrounded by a Latin motto, and in exergue, the name of the cavalry regiment (2nd Dragoon Guards)
Lettering:
PRO REGE ET PATRIA
QUEENS BAYS
Translation: For the King and Country (Pro rege, saepe, pro patria semper = For the king, often, for the country always).
Edge:
Ornamental and inscribed.
Lettering: PAYABLE IN LONDON
Reference : DH# 87
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...
Collection : English, Scottish & Irish, Conder Tokens, Commonwealth & Colonial Tokens