1 Farthing Somerset - Bath / F. Heath

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1794
TypeEmergency coin
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight4.65 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1797
Reference(s) DH#115, Batty#671
Obverse descriptionCrowned and bearded bust to left, with bow across chest and quiver of arrows behind. Lettering around, long toothed border
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringBLADUD FOUNDED BATH
Reverse descriptionBladud wearing his crown, standing facing right, holding his bow with shield set on ground, driving two swine/pigs/hogs at feet to right. Date squeezed in small exergue. Lettering around, long toothed border
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTHROUGH HIS SWINE 1794
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1794  - -
Catalog ID5805832300
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