United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1794

Suffolk - Bury / Rackham's

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) 10.2
Diameter (mm) 28.6
Thickness (mm) 2
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.6 mm and weighs 10.2 g.

Obverse
An ancient gateway, with lettering over the entrance.
Reverse
Central open book with lettering above and below.
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering Note: varieties exist (see below)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1794)  DH#29 - OR AT LEATHERDALES . X . HARLESTON NORFOLK
ND (1794)  DH#29a - PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL
ND (1794)  DH#29b - MASONIC HALFPENNY TOKEN MDCCXCIV . X . X .
ND (1794)  DH#29c - PAYABLE BY HENRY OLIVERS +
ND (1794)  DH#29d - Milled edge (coarse) //////
ND (1794)  DH#29e - Milled edge (fine) //////
ND (1794)  DH#29f - Plain edge (not in collar)

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