United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1793
Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1793
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
10.51
Diameter (mm)
29.2
Thickness (mm)
1.85
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1793. Struck in Copper. Measures 29.2 mm and weighs 10.51 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of John of Gaunt in robes and ducal coronet left, legend around, star below, toothed border.
- Reverse
- Shield of Arms of Liverpool depicting the Liver bird within crest, with Liver bird on top, legend around, divided date below. (God has given us these days of leisure)
- Edge
- Plain with incuse lettering
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1793 | — |
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