1/2 Penny Hampshire - Emsworth / Earl Howe

€232,962.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1795
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight9 g
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#29, Atkins#112
Obverse descriptionBust facing left, legend around, date and denomination below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringEARL HOWE & THE FIRST OF JUNE 1794 1795 HALFPENNY
Reverse descriptionA large ship sailing right, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTHE GUARD & GLORY OF BRITAIN
EdgeInscripted
Mint
Mintage1795  - DH#29 - PAYABLE AT BANBURY OXFORD OR READING -
1795  - DH#29a - PAYABLE IN DUBLIN OR AT BALLYMURTAGH -
1795  - DH#29b - PAYABLE IN DUBLIN OR LONDON + . + . -
1795  - DH#29c - PAYABLE IN SUFFOLK BATH OR MANCHESTER -
1795  - DH#29d - engrailed edge -
1795  - DH#29e - milled edge -
1795  - DH#29f - plain edge; on very small flan -
Catalog ID7491892250
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