1/2 Penny Hampshire - Emsworth / Earl Howe

€87,024.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1794
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight9.1 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)William Wyon
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#16, Atkins#13
Obverse descriptionEarl Howe wearing tricorn hat, facing left, legend around.  Note: the queue points between the U and J, the & further from E and T (same die as DH#15)
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringEARL HOWE. THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE.
Reverse descriptionShip sailing to right, legend above, date in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRO BONO PUBLICO 1794
(Translation: For the public good)
EdgeIncuse legend
Mint
Mintage1794  - DH#16 - CURRENT EVERY WHERE -
1794  - DH#16a - WE PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ONE CENT -
Catalog ID7625020850
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