1/2 Penny Essex - Chelmsford / J. Jordan

€135,829.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1794
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)William Wyon
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#7, Atkins#7
Obverse descriptionA robed allegorical figure of Hope with flowing hair standing facing, resting left arm on a large roped anchor, and right hand raised.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPROSPERITY TO OLD ENGLAND
Reverse descriptionCrown & sceptre above legend and date
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringKING AND CONSTITUTION 1794
EdgePlain and incuse legend varieties exist
Mint
Mintage1794  - DH#7a - PAYABLE AT I. IORDAN DRAPER GOSPORT. -
1794  - Dh#7b - plain edge -
Catalog ID9631409900
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