Obverse: Bust of John of Gaunt in ducal coronet facing left, legend around.
Obverse legend: IOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER *
Reverse: 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.
Reverse legend: LANCASTER HALFPENNY 1791
Edge: Incuse legend PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF THOS WORSWICK & SONS ·X·
Denomination: Half Penny
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 1791
Metal: Cooper
Weight ±: 12.3 g.
Diameter ±: 30 mm
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