1/2 Penny Kent - Hythe / R. Shipden

€95,557.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1794
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight9.6 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Arnold
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#31
Obverse descriptionArms combining the 3 Plantagenet lions and the 3 ships of the Cinque Ports (5 coastal towns, Hastings, New Romney, Hythe, Dover and Sandwich that had a special agreement with the crown of England).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCINQUE PORT HALFPENNY 17 94
Reverse descriptionA ancient sloop, sailor left blowing a horn, one on the right, two busy furling the sail. The design is based on the seal of the Barons of the Cinque Ports.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAYABLE AT HYTH
EdgeInscripted
Mint
Mintage1794  - DH#31 - AT RICHARD SHIPDEN`S . X . X . X . X . X -
1794  - DH#31a - MASONIC TOKEN I. SCETCHLEY FECIT . 1794 . + -
1794  - DH#31b - plain edge (not in collar) -
Catalog ID8040607770
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