1/2 Penny Middlesex - Map of France

€88,233.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1794
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Mainwaring
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#1017, Atkins#99
Obverse description`Honor` trodden underfoot, `throne` turned upside down, `FRA-NCE` (divided), `RE|LI|GI|ON` cut in pieces, `GLORY` defaced, `FIRE` in each corner, murder (i.e. daggers) on every side, and bloodshed all over.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringA MAP OF FRANCE . 1794 FRA-NCE FIRE RELI/GION FIRE HONOR FIRE GLORY FIRE throne
Reverse descriptionLegend across five horizontal lines, over large star radiating within a wreath of oak. Smaller legend that does not touch the wreath.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAY GREAT BRITAIN EVER REMAIN THE REVERSE.
EdgeInscribed
Mint
Mintage1794  - DH#1017 - CURRENT EVERY WHERE <> <> <> <> <> <> -
1794  - DH#1017a - PAYABLE AT CLOUGHER OR IN DUBLIN -
1794  - DH#1017b - PAYABLE AT I. IORDANS DRAPER GOSPORT -
1794  - DH#1017c - PAYABLE IN LONDON BRISTOL & LANCASTER * -
1794  - DH#1017d - RICHARD DUNMORE & SON NORWICH -
1794  - DH#1017e - Engrailed -
1794  - DH#1017f - Plain (not in collar) -
Catalog ID4719739460
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