United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1794

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Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Conder tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1794
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 10.8
Diameter (mm) 29
Thickness (mm) 1.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 29 mm and weighs 10.8 g.

Obverse
Shield of arms topped by a unicorn bust flanked by supporting unicorns, legend around and in exergue (For King and people)
Reverse
Medieval helmet atop a polka dot scroll with small bearded 'Roman' figurehead facing left, surrounded by trophies of war, legend around and in exergue
Edge
Plain & milled varieties exist

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1794  19.2K DH#4 - plain edge 100%
1794  — DH#4a - milled edge

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