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Very Rare
½ Penny Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly
The ½ Penny Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly is a British ½ Penny issued 1795 by the Royal Mint. Composition: Copper. Weight: 9.7 g. Diameter: 29.3 mm.
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Year | 1795 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Face value | 1p |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Halfpenny |
| 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) |
Obverse
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 Script: Latin
Reverse
Shield of arms of the town of Poole, consisting of an elaborate fish beneath three scallop shells, legend around, toothed border Script: Latin
Copper content
Gross troy oz
0.3119
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx)
£0.09
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