United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1794

Middlesex - Freemasons

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 Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 9.65
Diameter (mm) 29.51
Thickness (mm) 1.79
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 29.51 mm and weighs 9.65 g.

Obverse
The Arms of the Freemasons, beaver supporters, crest a bird upon a sphere, and motto on ribbon below. Lettering around, beaded border (Love, Honor and Justice)
Reverse
A cupid and Masonic emblems within a triangle. Lettering around, beaded border
Edge
Plain with lettering (MDCCXCIV = 1794)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1794  — DH#372a - MASONIC TOKEN I. SCETCHLEY FECIT 55%
1794  — DH#372b - MASONIC HALFPENNY TOKEN MDCCXCIV · X · X · X · 55%
1794  — DH#372c - MASONIC TOKEN I. SKETCHLEY FECIT 18%

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