United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1794

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 1794
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Weight (g) 9.5
Diameter (mm) 29.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 29.5 mm and weighs 9.5 g.

Obverse
Bust of John of Gaunt left, legend around, toothed border NOTE: no star below bust
Reverse
Arms of the Borough of Lancaster, legend around, date below, toothed border NOTE: line cuts C and E
Edge
Inscripted NOTE: varieties exist

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1794  — DH#39 - PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL 77%
1794  — DH#39a - MASONIC HALFPENNY TOKEN MDCCXCIV . X . X . 6%
1794  — DH#39b - Plain edge, rounded (small flan) 19%

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