1795 HalfPenny, Admiral R. Howe - Emsworth, Hampshire

Country: Emsworth, Hampshire - England
Type: Conder Tokens (1787-1797)
Year: 1795
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480 LSD)
Grade: XF
Composition: Copper
Weight: 9.4 g.
Diameter: 28 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: DH# 30; Atkins# 113

Obverse:
Bust facing left, legend around, date and denomination below

Lettering:
EARL HOWE & THE FIRST OF JUNE 1794
1795
HALFPENNY

Reverse:
A smaller ship sailing to the left, legend around

Lettering: THE WOODEN WALLS OF OLD ENGLAND

Edge:
Incuse legend

Note: varieties exist

Lettering: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL

Riferimento : DH# 30; Atkins# 113

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...

Collezione : English, Scottish & Irish, Conder Tokens, Commonwealth & Colonial Tokens