Ship Halfpenny
Base
About This Coin
The Ship Halfpenny group of the Washington Pieces (1783-1800) series holds the pieces described below. The Ship halfpenny of 1793 uses the obverse of the 1791 Small Eagle cent with WASHINGTON PRESIDENT, and on the reverse a ship with HALFPENNY and the date on a panel below. Baker (No. 18) gives the edge PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL and notes an impression in brass.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(3)
1793 1793/2 Ship 1/2P Washington President Brass Half Penny
1793 1793/2 Ship 1/2P Washington President Payable in Anglesey Half Penny
1793 1793/2 Ship 1/2P Washington President Plain Edge Half Penny
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