United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1794

Hampshire - Emsworth / J. Stride

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) 8.4
Diameter (mm) 28
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 8.4 g.

Obverse
Bust facing left, legend around. Note: the queue points to J, the & is close to the E and T
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia with spear and shield, legend around, date in exergue. Note: the point of spear touches the R
Edge
Incuse lettering Note: varieties exist

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1794  — DH#13 - PAYABLE AT LONDON, LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL • 67%
1794  — DH#13a - plain edge (not in collar) 33%

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