½ Penny

Features

Issuer Barbados
King George III (1760-1820)
Type Token
Year 1792
Value ½ Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Pound sterling (1627-1970)
Composition Copper
Weight 6.2 g
Diameter 24 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
40563
References KM# Tn9,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Pr# 25,
Fred Pridmore ; 1960. Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations to the End of the Reign of George VI 1952 / Part 1. European Territories. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 4 more volumes.
Lyall# 84
Bob Lyall, David E. Schenkman; 1988. The Tokens, Checks, Metallic Tickets, Passes, and Tallies of the British Caribbean & Bermuda. Token and Medal Society, Lake Mary, Florida.

Obverse

Crowned bust facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering: I·SERVE

Reverse

Neptune riding in a horse and chariot

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BARBADOES·HALFPENNY
1792

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1792  Photo 47 000 93%
1792  Photo 20% Proof, Restrike

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ PennyPicture 1 of a sold ½ Penny
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 15
Lot 218
Internet Archive
20 Jun 2020 1792 F USD 64.89
(EUR 60.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ PennyPicture 1 of a sold ½ PennyPicture 1 of a sold ½ PennyPicture 1 of a sold ½ Penny
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232046
Lot 62274
Internet Archive
11 Nov 2020 1792 – Proof, Restrike UNC
(NGC PR63 Red and Brown)
USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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