United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1794

Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt

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) 6.35
Diameter (mm) 27
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 27 mm and weighs 6.35 g.

Obverse
Crowned and draped bust left, legend around. Note: centre of crown to first limb of D
Reverse
Shield of arms with lion passant below three ostrich feathers of the Prince of Wales, legend around, date below. Note: wider space between R and H
Edge
Inscribed and plain varieties exist, see below.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1794  — DH#40 - AN ASYLUM FOR THE OPRESS'D OF ALL NATIONS 20%
1794  — DH#40a - plain edge 80%

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