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1791 Token 1/2P Liverpool - Angelsey Edge Half Penny

Strike Type
1791 Token 1/2P Liverpool - Angelsey Edge Half Penny

Coin Details

Year
1791
Denomination
Colonials
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Washington Pieces (1783-1800)
Designer
Unknown (British manufacture)
Composition
Copper
Weight
9g
Diameter
29mm
Edge
Lettered (Anglesey)

Description

A 1791 Washington Liverpool halfpenny token with an Anglesey edge inscription. The obverse features a bust of Washington with the Liverpool merchant connection. The Anglesey edge identifies this token as being associated with the Anglesey copper mining region in Wales, a major source of copper for token production. The Liverpool halfpennies were British-made tokens featuring Washington's bust for the American and collector markets.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. The Anglesey edge identifies the copper source and manufacturer.

Cross References

Baker 11; Musante GW-12; Whitman 10510

External References

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