½ Penny Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly (1795)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1795 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1831 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.700g |
| Diameter | 29.3mm |
| Thickness | 1.80mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Female figure of Hope standing facing, head half right, leaning (right arm) on an anchor and holding (left arm) a large oval shield on which is inscribed on lined field. Rosette and ornament in exergue, toothed border
Shield of arms of the town of Poole, consisting of an elaborate fish beneath three scallop shells, legend around, toothed border
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The 1795 Halfpenny Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly is a circulating ½ penny coin, struck in copper. It weighs 9.7g and measures 29.3mm across. Reverse design: Shield of arms of the town of Poole, consisting of an elaborate fish beneath three scallop shells, legend around, toothed border.
It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1831), so its value is to collectors only.
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Check the weight 9.7g and diameter 29.3mm and the metal (copper) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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