Ship Halfpenny

About This Coin

Washington halfpenny tokens dated 1793 with a distinctive 1793/2 overdate, featuring a sailing ship on the reverse. The obverse shows Washington's bust with WASHINGTON PRESIDENT legend. Varieties include copper and brass compositions with plain or lettered edges. The lettered edge variety reads "PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY," directly connecting these tokens to the Parys Mine Company copper operations in Anglesey, Wales. The ship reverse may symbolize American maritime trade and naval strength.