What is the value of a 1789 British Halfpenny?

Answer 1

The Royal Mint produced no Halfpenny coins from 1776 to 1798 inclusive.

Due to Britains ongoing expenses with various wars in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, there were very few silver or copper coins minted, subsequently there were a great many privately minted tokens and counterfeit coins produced.

To get an estimate of value on a privately minted token, you need to provide the details of the inscription on the token.

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Counterfeit halfpennies were made in the US, known collectively as Machin's Mills halfpennies, or Atlee halfpennies. There is one dated 1788, but I would have to see the coin to verify that it is an American made counterfeit.

Answer 2

The Royal Mint produced no Halfpenny coins from 1776 to 1798 inclusive.

Due to Britains ongoing expenses with various wars in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, there were very few silver or copper coins minted, subsequently there were a great many privately minted tokens and counterfeit coins produced.

To get an estimate of value on a privately minted token, you need to provide the details of the inscription on the token.