United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1794

Middlesex - Shackelton’s

Obverse Reverse

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 ↑↑
Weight (g) 8.6
Diameter (mm) 28.67
Thickness (mm) 1.7
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.67 mm and weighs 8.6 g.

Obverse
Royal Arms and crest, legend around NOTE: 'LONDON' correctly spelt, unicorn's tail comes to the O of 'LONDON'
Reverse
A candle mould, legend around, date below
Edge
Edge lettering NOTE: varieties exist

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1794  — DH#477 - PAYABLE IN SUFFOLK - STREET HAYMARKET . X . . X . 100%
1794  — DH#477a - PAYABLE IN DUBLIN OR LONDON . + . + . 7%
1794  — DH#477b - PAYABLE AT THE BLACK HORSE TOWER HILL. 7%
1794  — DH#477c - Plain (not in collar). 7%

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