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1795 1/2 P North Wales - 2 Stars Half Penny

Strike Type
1795 1/2 P North Wales - 2 Stars Half Penny

Coin Details

Year
1795
Denomination
Colonials
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Washington Pieces (1783-1800)
Designer
Unknown
Composition
Copper
Weight
9g
Diameter
29mm
Edge
Plain

Description

A 1795 Washington North Wales halfpenny with two stars on the reverse. The North Wales reverse was a standard die used with Washington obverse dies by British token manufacturers. The two-star variant is distinguished from other North Wales types by the number of stars flanking the harp or other design elements. These tokens combined Washington's popularity with existing British token die stock.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. The two-star variety is a distinctive die combination.

Cross References

Baker 34; Musante GW-54; Whitman 10950

External References

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