United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1794

Hampshire - Emsworth / Earl Howe

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) 9.2
Diameter (mm) 28.5
Thickness (mm) 1.3
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 9.2 g.

Obverse
Bust facing left, legend around.
Reverse
A satirical 'map' of France' with the date. 'Honor' trodden underfoot, 'throne' turned upside down, 'FRA-NCE' divided, 'RE|LI|GI|ON' cut in pieces, 'GLORY' defaced, 'FIRE' in each corner, daggers all around.
Edge
Incuse legend. Note: plain edge variety exists.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1794  — DH#18 - CURRENT EVERY WHERE
1794  — DH#18a - plain edge (not in collar)

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