1/2 Penny Somerset - Bath / F. Heath

€361,667.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1794
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight9.0 g
Dimensions29.2 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#39
Obverse descriptionFigure of Bladud facing left with bow and quiver, surrounded by legend. Lettering around outside in two directions, separated by acorn on left and oak leaf on right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSUCCESS TO THE BATH WATERS BLADUD FOUNDER OF BATH
Reverse descriptionA lion-faced tea urn with legend around, name and date in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIRONMONGERY BRAZIERY & CUTLERY . F. HEATH . 1794
EdgePlain with incuse lettering.
Mint
Mintage1794  - DH#39 - PAYABLE BY F. HEATH BATH -
1794  - DH#39a - plain edge (not in collar) -
Catalog ID2270341120
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