United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1794

Somerset - Bath / F. Heath

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 Hammered
Weight (g) 9
Diameter (mm) 29.2
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 29.2 mm and weighs 9 g.

Obverse
Figure of Bladud facing left with bow and quiver, surrounded by legend. Lettering around outside in two directions, separated by acorn on left and oak leaf on right.
Reverse
A lion-faced tea urn with legend around, name and date in exergue.
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering. Note: plain edge variety exists (see below)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1794  — DH#39 - PAYABLE BY F. HEATH BATH
1794  — DH#39a - plain edge (not in collar)

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