½ Penny Yorkshire - John Hands' Cutlers Sheffield Token (1793)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1793 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.550g |
| Diameter | 29.2mm |
| Thickness | 2.00mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Bust of a smiling man in a turned-up broad-rimmed hat with the word "halfpenny" misspelt.
A representation of the Arms of the Guild of Cutlers (shield of arms, crest and an Elephant's head of Sheffield)
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The 1793 Halfpenny Yorkshire - John Hands' Cutlers Sheffield Token is a circulating ½ penny coin, struck in copper. It weighs 10.55g and measures 29.2mm across. Reverse design: A representation of the Arms of the Guild of Cutlers (shield of arms, crest and an Elephant's head of Sheffield).
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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Check the weight 10.55g and diameter 29.2mm and the metal (copper) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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