1/2 Penny Dublin - Parker's

€1.00
IssuerIreland
Year1794
TypeEmergency coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder Tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)F A
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#351
Obverse descriptionA draped female figure (Commerce) seated right on a chest, leaning left arm upon an anchor, and holding a spilled fruit and flowers cornucopia with right arm. Lettering around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAY IRELAND EVER FLOURISH
Reverse descriptionA register stove (ornamented fire grate). Lettering around, date in exergue
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDUBLIN HALFPENNY 1794
EdgePlain with lettering
Mint
Mintage1794  - D&H 351 PAYABLE AT W. PARKER`S OLD BIRMINGHAM WAREHOUSE X -
1794  - D&H 351a PAYABLE IN DUBLIN OR LONDON -
1794  - D&H 351b PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL -
1794  - D&H 351c Milled -
Catalog ID5782461270
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