United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1794

Kent - Canterbury / J. Mathews

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) 9.34
Diameter (mm) 28.5
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized 1797

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 9.34 g.

Obverse
A very detailed side view of Canterbury Cathedral. Lettering around and in exergue. Toothed border
Reverse
The shield of Arms and mural crown of the City of Canterbury, dividing date below. Lettering around, toothed border
Edge
Plain with lettering

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1794  — DH#6 - PAYABLE AT JOHN MATHEWSs. + + + + 100%
1794  — DH#6a - PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL.

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