1/2 Penny Kent - Romney / John Sawyer

€102,047.00
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)William Wyon
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#38
Obverse descriptionShield of arms of the town of Romney (3 lions) in an ornate shield, legend around and date below
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringROMNEY HALFPENNY TOKEN 1794
Reverse descriptionA small antique sloop with legend above and sprigs below
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTHE SUCCESS
EdgeInscripted text
Mint
Mintage1794  - DH#38 - PAYABLE AT IOHN SAWYER`S ROMNEY *X* -
1794  - DH#38a - plain edge (not in collar) -
Catalog ID7256643140
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