United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1794
Hampshire - Gosport / J. Jordan
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1794
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
10.16
Diameter (mm)
28
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 10.16 g.
- Obverse
- Helmeted bust of Sir Bevois left, legend around.
- Reverse
- Three masted ship in full sail to right, legend around, date in exergue. (For the public good)
- Edge
- Incuse lettering. Note: varieties exist (see below)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1794 | — | € 11,00 | DH#40 - PAYABLE AT I. IORDANS DRAPER GOSPORT X X X | 88% | |
| 1794 | — | — | DH#41 - PAYABLE AT I. IORDANS DRAPER GOSPORT X X X | 4% | |
| 1794 | — | — | DH#41a - PAYABLE AT LONDON BRISTOL & LANCASTER | ||
| 1794 | — | — | DH#41b - PAYABLE AT THE STORE OF X X X X | ||
| 1794 | — | — | DH#41c - plain edge (not in collar) | ||
| 1794 | — | — | DH#42 - PAYABLE AT I. IORDANS DRAPER GOSPORT X X X | 6% | |
| 1794 | — | — | DH#42a - PAYABLE AT S. SALMON I. COURTNEY & E. FROSTS X | ||
| 1794 | — | — | DH#42b - PAYABLE IN LONDON EVERYWHERE | 2% | |
| 1794 | — | — | DH#42c - plain edge (not in collar) |
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