John of Gaunt’s bust left surrounded by legend. NOTE: star under bust, centre of crown under last limb of K, period after legend
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
IOHN OF
GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER. *
Reverse description
Shield of arms surrounded by legend, date below. NOTE: no period after legend, the line of shield cuts H and Y. Legend and date lettering is larger.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
* HALFPENNY *
1794
Edge
Plain with lettering.
Mint
Mintage
1794 - DH#43 - PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL - 1794 - DH#43a - PAYABLE AT S. & T. ASHLEY - 1794 - DH#43b - PAYABLE AT THE TEMPLE OF THE MUSES -