½ Penny Kent - Hythe / R. Shipden (1794)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1794 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1831 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.600g |
| Diameter | 29.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Arms combining the 3 Plantagenet lions and the 3 ships of the Cinque Ports (5 coastal towns, Hastings, New Romney, Hythe, Dover and Sandwich that had a special agreement with the crown of England).
A ancient sloop, sailor left blowing a horn, one on the right, two busy furling the sail. The design is based on the seal of the Barons of the Cinque Ports.
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The 1794 Halfpenny Kent - Hythe / R. Shipden is a circulating ½ penny coin, struck in copper. It weighs 9.6g and measures 29mm across. Reverse design: A ancient sloop, sailor left blowing a horn, one on the right, two busy furling the sail. The design is based on the seal of the Barons of the Cinque Ports.
It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1831), so its value is to collectors only.
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Check the weight 9.6g and diameter 29mm and the metal (copper) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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