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1/2 Penny Durham - South Shields
Issuer | United Kingdom |
Year | 1794 |
Type | Token |
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
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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 -
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Catalog ID | 6345428530 |
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