1/2 Penny Hampshire - Gosport / J. Jordan

€17,516.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1794
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight10.16 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)William Wyon
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#40-42, Atkins#21-23
Obverse descriptionHelmeted bust of Sir Bevois left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPROMISSORY HALFPENNY.
Reverse descriptionThree masted ship in full sail to right, legend around, date in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRO BONO PUBLICO 1794
(Translation: For the public good)
EdgeIncuse lettering.
Mint
Mintage1794  - DH#40 - PAYABLE AT I. IORDANS DRAPER GOSPORT X X X -
1794  - DH#41 - PAYABLE AT I. IORDANS DRAPER GOSPORT X X X -
1794  - DH#41a - PAYABLE AT LONDON BRISTOL & LANCASTER -
1794  - DH#41b - PAYABLE AT THE STORE OF X X X X -
1794  - DH#41c - plain edge (not in collar) -
1794  - DH#42 - PAYABLE AT I. IORDANS DRAPER GOSPORT X X X -
1794  - DH#42a - PAYABLE AT S. SALMON I. COURTNEY & E. FROSTS X -
1794  - DH#42b - PAYABLE IN LONDON EVERYWHERE -
1794  - DH#42c - plain edge (not in collar) -
Catalog ID8451673680
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