United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1794

Northamptonshire / Northampton - G. Jobson

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Conder tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1794
Ruler George III (1760–1820)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.13
Diameter (mm) 28.2
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.2 mm and weighs 5.13 g.

Obverse
Bareheaded bust to left with legend, date in exergue.
Reverse
A three turreted castle gateway over a lion with raised paw and legend.
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering Note: plain edge variety exists

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1794  — DH#1 - PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL
1794  — DH#1a - plain edge (not in collar)

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