Ireland ½ Penny, 1794
Dublin L and R
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Conder Tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1794
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
8.94
Diameter (mm)
28.24
Thickness (mm)
1.87
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from Ireland. Issued in 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.24 mm and weighs 8.94 g.
- Obverse
- A figure of Justice (with her eyes bandaged) standing, holding sword and scales, dividing the date. The hand holding the scales is close to the letter L in LIVE. Lettering around, toothed border
- Reverse
- Cypher L & R (Lloyd & Ridley), at bottom oak sprigs with six leaves on each side tied with a ribbon in a single bow. Lettering (from the famous saying of Trajan) around, toothed border (For me; if I deserve it, against me)
- Edge
- Plain with lettering
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1794 | — |
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