1/2 Penny Lincolnshire - Spalding / T. Jennings

€40,571.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1794
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight8.8 g
Dimensions28.9 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)William Wyon
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#6
Obverse descriptionBritannia standing on the shore looking out to sea, with a spear and shield in her left hand and an olive branch in her right. Ships and men ploughing in the background, legend around  NOTE: small lion below Britannia
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSUCCESS TO THE COMMERCE OF BRITAIN
Reverse descriptionCentral monogram cypher on a shield with a half-lion crest, leaves and flowers each side with legend around, date below  NOTE: tail of demi-lion closer to H
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSPALDING HALFPENNY 1794
EdgeInscripted
Mint
Mintage1794  - DH#6 - PAYABLE AT T. IENNINGS SPALDING & HOLBEACH -- X -- -
1794  - DH#6a - PAYABLE AT I. IORDANS SPALDING & HOLBEACH -- X -- -
1794  - DH#6b - PAYABLE AT IOHN FINCHAMS SUFFOLK -
1794  - DH#6c - PAYABLE IN LONDON BRISTOL & LANCASTER -
1794  - DH#6d - PAYABLE AT LEEK STAFFORDSHIRE -
1794  - DH#6e - plain edge (not in collar) -
Catalog ID8656862350
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