John of Gaunt- British Copper

[50chevyJoe]

Found in coastal Massachusetts. Online search shows him to be 14 century British Nobleman. Coin dated 1792, any info from across the pond would be appreciated.

 

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[Mackaydon]

This token was minted to make up for shortfalls in production of low value copper coins.
Here's more history:
http://www.detecting.org.uk/blog/2010/11/iohn-gaunt-duke-of-lancaster-halfpenny-token-1792/
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