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Lancaster (Lancashire) copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1794. Obverse: Bust of John of Gaunt to left: “IOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER.”. Reverse: Shield with period at end of legend: “LANCASTER HALFPENNY 1794”. Edge inscription: “PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL”. John of Gaunt, the fourth son of Edward III, was born at Ghent (Gaunt) around 1340 and was later made the Duke of Lancaster. His son by his first wife, Blanche, later became Henry V. Good collectable condition, see photograph. D&H Lancashire No: 39. Diameter 29.6mm. VF. £10.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |