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1/2 Penny Hampshire - Emsworth / Earl Howe
Issuer | United Kingdom |
Year | 1794 |
Type | Token |
Value | 1/2 Penny (1⁄480) |
Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 9.1 g |
Dimensions | 28 mm |
Thickness | 2 mm |
Shape and Technique | Round
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Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Engraver(s) | William Wyon |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | DH#16, Atkins#13 |
Obverse description | Earl Howe wearing tricorn hat, facing left, legend around. Note: the queue points between the U and J, the & further from E and T (same die as DH#15) |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | EARL
HOWE. THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE. |
Reverse description | Ship sailing to right, legend above, date in exergue. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | PRO BONO PUBLICO
1794 (Translation: For the public good) |
Edge | Incuse legend |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1794 - DH#16 - CURRENT EVERY WHERE - 1794 - DH#16a - WE PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ONE CENT -
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Catalog ID | 7625020850 |
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