United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1794

Essex - Braintree / W. Goldsmith

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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
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 10.26
Diameter (mm) 29.5
Thickness (mm) 1.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 29.5 mm and weighs 10.26 g.

Obverse
Central unknown building frontage in Essex, legend around, date in Roman numerals in exergue.
Reverse
A robed allegorical figure of Hope with flowing hair standing facing, resting left arm on a large roped anchor, and right hand raised. Note: period close to anchor
Edge
Plain with incuse legend. Note: varieties exist

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1794  — DH#3 - PAYABLE AT W GOLDSMITHS BRAINTREE ESSEX . X X . 100%
1794  — DH#3a - PAYABLE IN LONDON BRISTOL AND LANCASTER. 25%

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