Lancashire 46, Lancaster (Dalton & Hamer, page 69)
Denomination: halfpenny, scarcity: Common
Dated 1794. Star under bust.
46. O: Star under bust, centre of crown between U and K. (Same as No. 41.)
R: Shield of arms. HALFPENNY 1794 in large letters. No period after legend,
space between 17 and 94 wider.
E: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL.
46a. E: PAYABLE AT W. GYE'S PRINTER BATH.
No. 46a, R. 46, common.
The points noted as a mode of identification:
O: The position of the front point of crown to the letters of the word "GAUNT,"
and the centre point of crown to the letters of the word "DUKE," also the
star under bust.
R: The centre line of shield to the letters on either side, and point of shield
to the date.
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