1/2 Penny Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1792
TypeEmergency coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight8.76 g
Dimensions29.3 mm
Thickness1.74 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#31
Obverse descriptionJohn Gaunt’s bust left surrounded by legend  Note: no star under bust
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER
Reverse descriptionShield of arms surrounded by legend, date below  Note: the line of shield cuts C and E
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLANCASTER HALFPENNY 1792
EdgePlain or edge lettering
Mint
Mintage1792  - DH#31 - PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL -
1792  - DH#31a - Plain edge (rounded) -
1792  - DH#31b - Plain edge (rough). -
Catalog ID5737696260
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