United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1794
Middlesex - Fowler's Whale Fishery
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1794
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Diameter (mm)
29
Thickness (mm)
1.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 29 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Neptune with trident over right shoulder. Lettering above, toothed border
- Reverse
- Whale fishing scene, four men in a small boat harpooning whales by hand. Surrounded by lettering, date below in exergue
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1794 | — | € 25,00 |
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