1/2 Penny Kent - Benenden

€89,879.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1794
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight10.1 g
Dimensions29.4 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1797
Reference(s) DH#4
Obverse descriptionA large wheatsheaf in centre with plait below. Lettering around, beaded border
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· PEACE AND PLENTY ·
Reverse descriptionArms of Maidstone (a lion and pellet shield suspended from a knotted ribbon), date below. Lettering around, beaded border
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBENENDEN HALFPENNY · 1794 ·
EdgePlain with lettering
Mint
Mintage1794  - -
Catalog ID6107195240
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