The store will not work correctly when cookies are disabled.
1/2 Penny Durham - South Shields
| Issuer | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1794 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Value | 1/2 Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.65 g |
| Dimensions | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round
|
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | William Wyon |
| In circulation to | 1797 |
| Reference(s) | DH#4, Atkins#4-5 |
| Obverse description | Standing figure of Faith facing forward holding a book, legend around |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | SOUTH
SHIELDS HALFPENNY. 1794. |
| Reverse description | Coal ship in full sail to right, legend around |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | SUCCESS
TO THE COAL TRADE |
| Edge | Inscribed |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1794 - PAYABLE AT SOUTH SHIELDS AND LONDON .XX. -
1794 - PAYABLE AT THE STORE -
|
| Catalog ID | 6345428530 |
| Comments | |
