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© pearcem12 (CC BY)
½ Penny Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt
1792 year| Copper | 8.76 g | 29.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1792 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.76 g |
| Diameter | 29.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.74 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#54035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Shield of arms surrounded by legend, date below
Note: the line of shield cuts C and E
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LANCASTER HALFPENNY
1792
Edge
Plain or edge lettering
Lettering: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL.
Comment
Many mules and die varieties exist.Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt) 1792 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper weighing 8.76 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of British coinage.
