½ Penny Shropshire - Shrewsbury / Bishop Blaze (1793)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1793 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1831 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 29.5mm |
| Thickness | 1.90mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Shrewsbury Town Coat of Arms, consisting of three leopard’s faces on a shield. Legend around, date above
Bishop Blaze facing half right, holding a wool comb in left hand and an open book in right hand. Legend around
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not a sale of this coinWe have no sold price for this coin yet. This range is the middle of what 9 similar coins sold for in circulated condition: the same denomination and metal, struck within 5 years. Treat it as a guide, not a valuation.
- £17.20
- £15.48
- £18.73
- £73.96
- £19.78
About the 1793 Halfpenny Shropshire - Shrewsbury / Bishop Blaze
The 1793 Halfpenny Shropshire - Shrewsbury / Bishop Blaze is a circulating ½ penny coin, struck in copper. It measures 29.5mm across. Reverse design: Bishop Blaze facing half right, holding a wool comb in left hand and an open book in right hand. Legend around.
It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1831), so its value is to collectors only.
Common questions
How much is the 1793 Halfpenny Shropshire - Shrewsbury / Bishop Blaze worth?
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How do I identify the 1793 Halfpenny Shropshire - Shrewsbury / Bishop Blaze?
Check the diameter 29.5mm and the metal (copper) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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