United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1794

Essex - Chelmsford / W. Clachar

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) 9.62
Diameter (mm) 28.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 9.62 g.

Obverse
Crown & sceptre above legend on banner and date.
Reverse
Flying dove and cornucopia, legend around
Edge
Plain and inscribed varieties exist (DH#8a shown below)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1794  — DH#8, Atkins#9 - RICHARD BACON COCKEY LANE
1794  — DH#8a, Atkins#9a - CURRENT EVERYWHERE
1794  — DH#8b, Atkins#9b - Plain edge (not in collar)
1794  — DH#8c - PAYABLE AT DALLYS CHICHESTER

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