1/2 Penny Middlesex - Shackelton’s

€58,010.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1794
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight8.60 g
Dimensions28.67 mm
Thickness1.70 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#477
Obverse descriptionRoyal Arms and crest, legend around  NOTE: `LONDON` correctly spelt, unicorn`s tail comes to the O of `LONDON`
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCIS SHACKELTON LONDON.
Reverse descriptionA candle mould, legend around, date below
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFINE MOULD AND STORE CANDLES 1794.
EdgeEdge lettering
Mint
Mintage1794  - DH#477 - PAYABLE IN SUFFOLK - STREET HAYMARKET . X . . X . -
1794  - DH#477a - PAYABLE IN DUBLIN OR LONDON . + . + . -
1794  - DH#477b - PAYABLE AT THE BLACK HORSE TOWER HILL. -
1794  - DH#477c - Plain (not in collar). -
Catalog ID4839868680
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