1/2 Penny Hampshire - Emsworth / Earl Howe

€54,535.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1794
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight8.84 g
Dimensions27.78 mm
Thickness1.82 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)William Wyon
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#17, Atkins#14
Obverse descriptionBust facing right  Note: similar to DH#13, the queue points between U and J, the & further from E and T.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringEARL HOWE & THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE
Reverse descriptionA ship sailing to the right, denomination above
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHALFPENNY
EdgeIncuse legend
Mint
MintageND (1794)  - -
Catalog ID7306411490
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