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Country: Shropshire - Shrewsbury, Ireland
Type: Conder Tokens (1787-1797)
Year: ca.1792 (1791-1794)
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480 LSD)
Grade: VF25
Composition: Copper
Weight: 10 g.
Diameter: 28 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: DH# 231 (scarce)
Obverse:
Central cypher of HMC (Hibernia Mining Company), legend above, denomination below.
Lettering:
CAMAC KYAN AND CAMAC
HALFPENNY
Reverse:
Bust of John of Gaunt in ducal coronet facing left, legend around.
Lettering: IOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER
Edge:
Incuse legend and plain varieties exist
Lettering: PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL
Reference : DH# 231
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : English, Scottish & Irish, Conder Tokens, Commonwealth & Colonial Tokens