1/2 Penny Lancashire - Rochdale / J. Kershaw

€80,301.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1791-1792
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight12 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)John Gregory Hancock
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#140-142
Obverse descriptionHanging fleece to the left (from the town`s coat of arms), legend above, date below, toothed border
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringROCHDALE 1791
Reverse descriptionLarge scale detailed view from behind, of seated weaver working at loom, denomination above, toothed border
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHALFPENNY
EdgeInscripted
Mint
Mintage1791  - DH#140 (edge `PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF JOHN KERSHAW · X ·`) -
1791  - DH#140a (plain edge (not in collar)) -
1791  - DH#141 (edge `PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL · X ·) -
1792  - DH#142 (also struck in Silver) -
Catalog ID2767690820
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