Ireland ½ Penny, 1794

Dublin - Parker's

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ireland Ireland
Currency Conder Tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1794
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Diameter (mm) 28
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from Ireland. Issued in 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
A draped female figure (Commerce) seated right on a chest, leaning left arm upon an anchor, and holding a spilled fruit and flowers cornucopia with right arm. Lettering around
Reverse
A register stove (ornamented fire grate). Lettering around, date in exergue
Edge
Plain with lettering

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1794  — D&H 351 PAYABLE AT W. PARKER'S OLD BIRMINGHAM WAREHOUSE X 78%
1794  — D&H 351a PAYABLE IN DUBLIN OR LONDON 22%
1794  — D&H 351b PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL
1794  — D&H 351c Milled

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