United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1794

Kent - Sandwich / T. Bundock

Obverse Reverse

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
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 9.96
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 29 mm and weighs 9.96 g.

Obverse
Arms combining the 3 Plantagenet lions and the 3 ships of the Cinque Ports (5 coastal towns, Hastings, New Romney, Hythe, Dover and Sandwich that had a special agreement with the crown of England).
Reverse
A sailboat, 2 sailors at the bow, one at the stern, two busy with the sail, a small boat on deck. The design is based on the seal of the town of Sandwich.
Edge
Incuse lettering Note: varieties exist (see below)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1794)  — DH#39 - PAYABLE AT THOMAS BUNDOCKS X · X · X · X 100%
ND (1794)  — DH#39a - PAYABLE AT LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL
ND (1794)  — DH#39b - BRIGHTON CAMP HALFPENNY
ND (1794)  — DH#39c - Plain edge (not in collar)

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