1/2 Penny Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt

€90,679.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1794
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight9.5 g
Dimensions29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#39
Obverse descriptionBust of John of Gaunt left, legend around, toothed border NOTE: no star below bust
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER
Reverse descriptionArms of the Borough of Lancaster, legend around, date below, toothed border NOTE: line cuts C and E
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLANCASTER HALFPENNY. 1794
EdgeInscripted
Mint
Mintage1794  - DH#39 - PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL -
1794  - DH#39a - MASONIC HALFPENNY TOKEN MDCCXCIV . X . X . -
1794  - DH#39b - Plain edge, rounded (small flan) -
Catalog ID5112194860
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