½ Penny Lancashire - Rochdale / J. Kershaw (1791–1792)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1791–1792 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1831 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.000g |
| Diameter | 28.0mm |
| Thickness | 1.50mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Hanging fleece to the left (from the town's coat of arms), legend above, date below, toothed border
Large scale detailed view from behind, of seated weaver working at loom, denomination above, toothed border
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The 1791 Halfpenny Lancashire - Rochdale / J. Kershaw is a circulating ½ penny coin issued from 1791 to 1792, struck in copper. It weighs 12g and measures 28mm across. Reverse design: Large scale detailed view from behind, of seated weaver working at loom, denomination above, toothed border.
It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1831), so its value is to collectors only.
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Check the weight 12g and diameter 28mm and the metal (copper) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.