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1/2 Penny Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt
Issuer | United Kingdom |
Year | 1792 |
Type | Emergency coin |
Value | 1/2 Penny (1⁄480) |
Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 8.76 g |
Dimensions | 29.3 mm |
Thickness | 1.74 mm |
Shape and Technique | Round
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Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Engraver(s) | |
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Reference(s) | DH#31 |
Obverse description | John Gaunt’s bust left surrounded by legend Note: no star under bust |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | IOHN OF
GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER |
Reverse description | Shield of arms surrounded by legend, date below Note: the line of shield cuts C and E |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | LANCASTER HALFPENNY
1792 |
Edge | Plain or edge lettering |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1792 - DH#31 - PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL - 1792 - DH#31a - Plain edge (rounded) - 1792 - DH#31b - Plain edge (rough). -
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Catalog ID | 5737696260 |
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