Imitation Thomas Worswick Halfpenny, c1794. Obv A bust of John of Gaunt facing left. Around the perimeter JOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER * Center point of crown between U and K of DUKE. Left point of crown under the T of GAUNT. Star has six points and is under the ermine. Rev A shield. Around the perimeter LANCASTER HALFPENNY 1794 The line of the shield between the C and A of LANCASTER and the P and E of HALFPENNY. Lower point of shield between the 7 and 9 of date. Period after HALFPENNY Edge PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL (Atkins p. 57, 18; D&H Lancashire 41)
Choice, lustrous uncirculated.