Copper alloy 1/2 penny of Bristol Brass and Copper Co., Bristol, 1811. 1919.82.5

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1919.82.5

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 10.013
    • Diameter (in mm): 29

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Token
  • Date: 1811

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1811
  • Denomination: 1/2 penny
  • Material: Copper alloy

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: VIRTUTE ET INDUSTRIA
    • Type: arms of Bristol crested by two crossed arms

  • Reverse

    • Legend: HALFPENNY. PAYABLE AT BRISTOL SWANSEA and LONDON.
    • Type: monogram and inscription in legend

  • Edge

    • Description: diagonal reeding

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1919.82.5
  • Department: Modern
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Caufield Collection, N.J. Historical Society

Subjects

  • Era: Common Era

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States