1/2 Penny Hampshire - Emsworth / J. Stride

€54,539.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1794-1795
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight10.26 g
Dimensions28.3 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)William Wyon
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#21, Atkins#10
Obverse descriptionBust facing left, legend around.  Note: the queue points between U and J, the & further from E and T.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringEARL HOWE & THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE
Reverse descriptionSeated figure of Britannia with spear and shield, legend around, date in exergue  Note: the spear does not touch R
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringRULE BRITANNIA. 1795
EdgeIncuse lettering
Mint
Mintage1794  - [not this type - move to DH#15] -
1795  - DH#21 - EMSWORTH HALFPENNY PAYABLE BY IOHN STRIDE X -
1795  - DH#21a - milled edge -
Catalog ID6258173690
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