United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1792

Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Conder tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1792
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 8.76
Diameter (mm) 29.3
Thickness (mm) 1.74
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1792. Struck in Copper. Measures 29.3 mm and weighs 8.76 g.

Obverse
John Gaunt’s bust left surrounded by legend Note: no star under bust
Reverse
Shield of arms surrounded by legend, date below Note: the line of shield cuts C and E
Edge
Plain or edge lettering

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1792  — DH#31 - PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL 66%
1792  — DH#31a - Plain edge (rounded) 24%
1792  — DH#31b - Plain edge (rough). 10%

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