½ Penny Lothian - Leith (1796)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1796 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1831 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.300g |
| Diameter | 28.5mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Ship and a boat sailing by a fort
Female seated holding wand in one hand and a pair of scales in the other, a thistle behind her, packages and a cask in front labelled TEA and GIN.
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- £220
- £73.96
- £19.78
- £34.40
- £43.86
About the 1796 Halfpenny Lothian - Leith
The 1796 Halfpenny Lothian - Leith is a circulating ½ penny coin, struck in copper. It weighs 8.3g and measures 28.5mm across. Reverse design: Female seated holding wand in one hand and a pair of scales in the other, a thistle behind her, packages and a cask in front labelled TEA and GIN.
It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1831), so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1796 Halfpenny Lothian - Leith worth?
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How do I identify the 1796 Halfpenny Lothian - Leith?
Check the weight 8.3g and diameter 28.5mm and the metal (copper) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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