© BCNumismatics
© BCNumismatics
½ Penny Anglesey - Druid / Britannia
1795 year| Copper | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#18024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia, legend above, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RULE BRITANNIA
1795
Edge
Inscripted and engrailed
Lettering: PAYABLE IN LONDON
Comment
Unusual muled token variety combining both the Druid and Britannia dies.Interesting fact
The Token ½ Penny (Anglesey - Druid / Britannia) 1795 from United Kingdom is interesting because it features a unique combination of symbols and imagery. On one side, it depicts a Druid, a member of a religious and intellectual class in ancient Celtic cultures, while on the other side, it features an image of Britannia, the personification of Great Britain. This blending of ancient and modern symbols represents the rich history and cultural heritage of the United Kingdom.
