1/2 Penny Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt

€389,592.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1794
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight9.68 g
Dimensions28.81 mm
Thickness1.76 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#46
Obverse descriptionJohn of Gaunt’s bust left surrounded by legend.  Note: star under bust, centre of crown between U & K
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER. *
Reverse descriptionShield of arms surrounded by legend, date below.  Note: line of shield cuts before the H and after Y, distance between 17 and 94 is large
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* HALFPENNY * 17 94
EdgePlain with lettering (varieties exist)
Mint
Mintage1794  - DH#46 - PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL -
Catalog ID9119697730
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