½ Penny Hampshire - Portsmouth / John Howard (1794)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1794 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1831 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.660g |
| Diameter | 29.0mm |
| Thickness | 1.50mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Portrait of John Howard left, legend around
Arms of the borough of Portsmouth (the sun and moon over a triple-towered castle), with the Chichester arms over the entrance. Legend around, date below in double exergue
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The 1794 Halfpenny Hampshire - Portsmouth / John Howard is a circulating ½ penny coin, struck in copper. It weighs 10.66g and measures 29mm across. Reverse design: Arms of the borough of Portsmouth (the sun and moon over a triple-towered castle), with the Chichester arms over the entrance. Legend around, date below in double exergue.
It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1831), so its value is to collectors only.
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Check the weight 10.66g and diameter 29mm and the metal (copper) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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