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½ Penny Kent - Hythe / R. Shipden
1794 year| Copper | 9.6 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#95557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
A ancient sloop, sailor left blowing a horn, one on the right, two busy furling the sail. The design is based on the seal of the Barons of the Cinque Ports.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAYABLE AT HYTH
Engraver: Arnold
Edge
Inscripted
NOTE: varieties exist
Lettering: AT RICHARD SHIPDEN'S . X . X . X . X . X
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Kent - Hythe / R. Shipden) 1794 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of currency shortages and was used as a substitute for the official coinage of the country.
