½ Penny Essex - Colchester / Castle (1794)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1794 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1831 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.900g |
| Diameter | 29.0mm |
| Thickness | 1.50mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
A corner view facade (gateway beside tower) of Colchester Castle with trees either side, and date below. Beaded border
Detailed representation of a large weaving loom. Legend around, beaded border
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The 1794 Halfpenny Essex - Colchester / Castle is a circulating ½ penny coin, struck in copper. It weighs 9.9g and measures 29mm across. Reverse design: Detailed representation of a large weaving loom. Legend around, beaded border.
It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1831), so its value is to collectors only.
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Check the weight 9.9g and diameter 29mm and the metal (copper) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.