United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1791
Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1791
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
12.32
Diameter (mm)
30
Thickness (mm)
1.8
Demonetized
1797
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1791. Struck in Copper. Measures 30 mm and weighs 12.32 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of John of Gaunt in robes and ducal coronet left, surrounded by legend with star below. Toothed border NOTE: centre of crown between D and U
- Reverse
- Shield of arms of the Borough of Lancaster (gules, a lion passant guardant or; on a chief azure, a fleur-de-lys of the second). Surrounded by legend, date below. Toothed border NOTE: line of shield between C and A
- Edge
- Plain with incuse legend
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1791 | — |
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