1794 HALFPENNY DUKE OF LANCASTER

This 1794 Half Penny Duke of Lancaster represents a significant historical token from the late 18th century, reflecting the regional monetary practices of the period. This distinctive piece carries important provenance relating to the Duchy of Lancaster administration. The token exemplifies the supplementary coinage systems that circulated alongside official Royal Mint denominations during this era. A valuable acquisition for collectors of historical tokens, regional British numismatics, or those studying 18th-century monetary history and the role of private and institutional coinage in commerce.