1/2 Penny Hampshire - Emsworth / Earl Howe

€360,801.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1794
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight9.2 g
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness1.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#18
Obverse descriptionBust facing left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringEARL HOWE & THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE.
Reverse descriptionA satirical `map` of France` with the date. `Honor` trodden underfoot, `throne` turned upside down, `FRA-NCE` divided, `RE|LI|GI|ON` cut in pieces, `GLORY` defaced, `FIRE` in each corner, daggers all around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAP OF FRANCE 1794 FRA-NCE FIRE RELI/GION FIRE HONOR FIRE GLORY FIRE throne
EdgeIncuse legend.
Mint
Mintage1794  - DH#18 - CURRENT EVERY WHERE -
1794  - DH#18a - plain edge (not in collar) -
Catalog ID9298100980
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