United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1794
Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt
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)
9.68
Diameter (mm)
28.81
Thickness (mm)
1.76
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.81 mm and weighs 9.68 g.
- Obverse
- John of Gaunt’s bust left surrounded by legend. Note: star under bust, centre of crown between U & K
- Reverse
- Shield of arms surrounded by legend, date below. Note: line of shield cuts before the H and after Y, distance between 17 and 94 is large
- Edge
- Plain with lettering (varieties exist)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1794 | — | DH#46 - PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL |
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