United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1794

Kent - Feversham / J. Crow

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
Diameter (mm) 28.7
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.7 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
A ancient sloop, sailor left blowing a horn, one on the right, two busy furling the sail. The design is based on the seal of the Barons of the Cinque Ports.
Reverse
Arms combining the 3 Plantagenet lions and the 3 ships of the Cinque Ports.
Edge
Incuse legend Note: varieties exist

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1794  — DH#20 - PAYABLE AT IOHN CROWSS COPPER SMITH X . X 86%
1794  — DH#20a - PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL. 14%
1794  — DH#20b - plain edge

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