Durham 4. South Shields. Æ halfpenny. 10.85 gm. 29 mm. Faith standing, facing out, holding a book; SOUTH SHIELDS HALFPENNY 1794 / A sailing ship; SUCCESS TO THE COAL TRADE. Edge: PAYABLE AT SOUTH SHIELDS AND LONDON . X X . Extremely Fine; lightly toned with substantial original surface evident; obverse die breaks.