1/2 Penny Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt

€227,837.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1792
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight12.25 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness1.75 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#24, Atkins#11
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of John of Gaunt left, legend around, 5-pointed star below bust.  Note: centre point of crown between D and U, front pointing to U
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER *
Reverse descriptionShield of arms with legend around and date below.  Note: line cuts between C and A, and P and E, point of shield between 7 and 9
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLANCASTER HALFPENNY 1792
EdgeIncuse lettering
Mint
Mintage1792  - -
Catalog ID9203277850
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