½ Penny Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt
1794 year| Copper (copper or brass) | 9.05 g | 28.81 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 (copper or brass) |
| Weight | 9.05 g |
| Diameter | 28.81 mm |
| Thickness | 1.76 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#54039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Shield of arms surrounded by legend, date below.
NOTE: no period after legend, the line of shield cuts H and Y. Legend and date lettering is larger.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* HALFPENNY *
1794
Edge
Plain with lettering.
NOTE: varieties exist
Lettering: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt) 1794 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. The coin was minted by John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster, as a private token, which was a common practice during this period. The coin's design features a crowned shield with the initials "I.G." (for John of Gaunt) on one side, and a blank reverse. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of copper, which was a valuable material at the time. Today, the Token ½ Penny is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1794 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt) 1794 coin.
