½ Penny Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt (1791–1794)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1791–1794 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1831 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.700g |
| Diameter | 27.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Bust of John of Gaunt left, legend around, toothed border.
Standing facing figure of Bishop Blaze holding a wool-comb with a lamb at his feet, legend around.
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The 1791 Halfpenny Lancashire - Lancaster / John of Gaunt is a circulating ½ penny coin issued from 1791 to 1794, struck in copper. It weighs 10.7g and measures 27mm across. Reverse design: Standing facing figure of Bishop Blaze holding a wool-comb with a lamb at his feet, legend around.
It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1831), so its value is to collectors only.
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Check the weight 10.7g and diameter 27mm and the metal (copper) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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