½ Penny Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly, United Kingdom

½ Penny Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly, United Kingdom, 1795 obverse image½ Penny Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly, United Kingdom, 1795 reverse image
½ Penny Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
  • Years of Minting:
    1795
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Token
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    n/a
  • Mint:
    n/a
½ Penny Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

½ Penny Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Shield of arms of the town of Poole, consisting of an elaborate fish beneath three scallop shells, legend around, toothed border

Engraver:

Arnold

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Female figure of Hope standing facing, head half right, leaning (right arm) on an anchor and holding (left arm) a large oval shield on which is inscribed on lined field. Rosette and ornament in exergue, toothed border

Engraver:

Arnold

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Incuse legend Note: varieties exist

½ Penny Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

JAs. BAYLY DRAPER POOLE

Reverse:

PROSPERITY TO THE TOWN OF POOLE * 1795 *

½ Penny Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper

Size

½ Penny Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly sizes
  • Weight:n/a
  • Diameter:29.3 mm
  • Thickness:1.8 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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