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1/2 Penny Kent - Canterbury / J. Mathews
Issuer | United Kingdom |
Year | 1794 |
Type | Token |
Value | 1/2 Penny (1⁄480) |
Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 9.34 g |
Dimensions | 28.5 mm |
Thickness | 1.5 mm |
Shape and Technique | Round
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Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Engraver(s) | John Dixon |
In circulation to | 1797 |
Reference(s) | DH#6 |
Obverse description | A very detailed side view of Canterbury Cathedral. Lettering around and in exergue. Toothed border |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | UNITY PEACE AND CONCORD : GOOD WILL TO
ALL MEN *
CANTERBURY TOKEN |
Reverse description | The shield of Arms and mural crown of the City of Canterbury, dividing date below. Lettering around, toothed border |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | PROTECTION TO OUR KING AND COUNTRY
LAWS AND TRADE *
1794 |
Edge | Plain with lettering |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1794 - DH#6 - PAYABLE AT JOHN MATHEWSs. + + + + - 1794 - DH#6a - PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL. -
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Catalog ID | 9841262570 |
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