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Country: Lancaster, Lancashire - England
Type: Conder Tokens (1787-1797)
Year: 1794
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480 LSD)
Grade: VF/F ( Filling Reverse)
Composition: Copper
Weight: 8.9 g.
Diameter: 28 mm (1.5 mm)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: DH# 43
Obverse:
John of Gaunt’s bust left surrounded by legend.
NOTE: star under bust, centre of crown under last limb of K, period after legend.
Lettering: IOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER. *
Reverse:
Shield of arms surrounded by legend, date below.
NOTE: no period after legend, the line of shield cuts H and Y. Legend and date lettering is larger.
Lettering:
* HALFPENNY *
1794
Edge:
Plain with lettering.
(NOTE: varieties exist)
Lettering: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL
Reference : DH# 43
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...
Collection : English, Scottish & Irish, Conder Tokens, Commonwealth & Colonial Tokens