1/2 Penny Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt

€107,090.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1791
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight12.32 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)John Gregory Hancock
In circulation to1797
Reference(s) DH#9, Atkins#4
Obverse descriptionBust of John of Gaunt in robes and ducal coronet left, surrounded by legend with star below. Toothed border  NOTE: centre of crown between D and U
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER *
Reverse descriptionShield of arms of the Borough of Lancaster (gules, a lion passant guardant or; on a chief azure, a fleur-de-lys of the second). Surrounded by legend, date below. Toothed border  NOTE: line of shield between C and A
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLANCASTER HALFPENNY 1791
EdgePlain with incuse legend
Mint
Mintage1791  - -
Catalog ID2022973220
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