William Lutwyche Imitation Halfpenny of Thomas Worswick & Sons, c1792 (D&H Lancashire 30) Obv: A bust of John of Gaunt facing left. Around the perimeter JOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER * Center point of crown to end of K of DUKE. Left point of crown under T of GAUNT. Star has six points and is under ermine; Rev: A shield. Around the perimeter LANCASTER HALFPENNY . 1792 The line of the shield to the A of LANCASTER and E of HALFPENNY. Lower point of shield between the 7 and 9 of date. Period after HALFPENNY; Edge: PAYABLE IN LONDON BRISTOL & LANCASTER - X - (Atkins p. 56, 16; D&H Lancashire 30)
From a late state of both dies. Light surface marks otherwise nice uncirculated with a bit of faded color remaining.