© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
½ Penny Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt ND
| Copper | 10.7 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1791-1794 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Standing facing figure of Bishop Blaze holding a wool-comb with a lamb at his feet, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARTIS NOSTRÆ CONDITOR.
Comment
Listed in Dalton & Hamer under Lancaster Mules, the reverse die being as Yorkshire Paley's, DH#43-54.Obverse die variety exists with no star below bust, DH#52.
Interesting fact
This coin was issued during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in circulation, and private tokens like this one were used as a substitute. The Token ½ Penny was issued by John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster, and features an image of a shield with three fleur-de-lis on one side and a crowned rose on the other. It was made of copper and weighs 10.7 grams. Despite being issued over 200 years ago, some of these coins are still in circulation among collectors today!
