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½ Penny Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt
1793 year| Copper | 10.51 g | 29.2 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1793 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.51 g |
| Diameter | 29.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#328268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Shield of Arms of Liverpool depicting the Liver bird within crest, with Liver bird on top, legend around, divided date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUS NOBIS HÆC OTIA FECIT.
17 93
Translation: God has given us these days of leisure
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: + PAYABLE AT LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL +
Comment
Listed in Dalton and Hamer at the end of the John of Gaunt section, under 'Mules'.Obverse is very similar to DH#41 (see link below) but not the same die.
Reverse as DH#107 (see link below).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt) 1793 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country. The coin was minted privately by John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster, to address the lack of small change in circulation. This token coin was accepted as legal tender and was used widely in the region, demonstrating the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people during times of economic hardship.
