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½ Penny Alfred - Briton's Glory ND
1780 year| Copper | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1780 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Evasion tokens (1751-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Seated figure left, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRI TON'S
GLORY
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Token ½ Penny (Alfred - Briton's Glory) ND (1780) was issued during a time of great economic hardship in the United Kingdom, particularly among the working class. The coin was part of a series of tokens issued by private companies and individuals to address the shortage of small change, as the official coinage was not sufficient to meet the needs of the economy. The Token ½ Penny (Alfred - Briton's Glory) ND (1780) was made of copper and features an image of Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, on one side, and a depiction of Briton's Glory, a symbol of British strength and prosperity, on the other. Despite its humble origins, the Token ½ Penny (Alfred - Briton's Glory) ND (1780) has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
