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½ Penny Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt
1792 year| Copper | 5.8 g | 29 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 | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#54038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Shield of arms surrounded by legend, date below
NOTE: the line of shield between A and S
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LANCASTER HALFPENNY
1792
Edge
Plain
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 5.8 g is an interesting coin because it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of small denomination coins in circulation, leading to the use of private tokens like this one as a substitute for official currency.
