1/2 Penny Kent - Appledore / W. Peckham

€89,836.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1794
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight9.64 g
Dimensions29.6 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)William Wyon
In circulation to1797
Reference(s) DH#3, Atkins#2
Obverse descriptionBeaded circle in centre containing: a small man (centre) carrying a sack of grain (from part of a building on left) into Appledore Windmill (right). Lettering outside circle, date below. Beaded border
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringTHE UNION OF APPLEDORE KENT · 1794
Reverse descriptionBeaded circle in centre containing: a lion and a lamb lying together (to left) in standing corn/wheat (ready for harvest). Lettering outside circle, design below. Beaded border
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPEACE INNOCENCE AND PLENTY ·
EdgePlain with incuse legend
Mint
Mintage1794  - DH# 3 - PAYABLE AT W. PECKHAM`S APPLEDORE -
1794  - DH# 3a - PAYABLE AT W. FRIGGLES GOODHURST -
1794  - DH#3b - PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL. -
1794  - DH#3c - plain edge -
Catalog ID4237878120
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