½ Penny Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt (1791)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1791 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1831 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.320g |
| Diameter | 30.0mm |
| Thickness | 1.80mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Bust of John of Gaunt in robes and ducal coronet left, surrounded by legend with star below. Toothed border
Shield of arms of the Borough of Lancaster (gules, a lion passant guardant or; on a chief azure, a fleur-de-lys of the second). Surrounded by legend, date below. Toothed border
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The 1791 Halfpenny Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt is a circulating ½ penny coin, struck in copper. It weighs 12.32g and measures 30mm across. Reverse design: Shield of arms of the Borough of Lancaster (gules, a lion passant guardant or; on a chief azure, a fleur-de-lys of the second). Surrounded by legend, date below. Toothed border.
It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1831), so its value is to collectors only.
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Check the weight 12.32g and diameter 30mm and the metal (copper) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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