1/2 Penny Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt

€54,039.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1794
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper (copper or brass)
Weight9.05 g
Dimensions28.81 mm
Thickness1.76 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#43
Obverse descriptionJohn of Gaunt’s bust left surrounded by legend. NOTE: star under bust, centre of crown under last limb of K, period after legend
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER. *
Reverse descriptionShield 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 scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* HALFPENNY * 1794
EdgePlain with lettering.
Mint
Mintage1794  - 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 -
Catalog ID6158114170
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