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½ Penny Angusshire - Montrose
1797 year| Copper | 8.19 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1797 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.19 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#75335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
A woman spinning, legend around and in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SURE ARE THE REWARD’S OF INDUSTRY.
MONTROSE
Edge
Inscripted
NOTE: variety exists
Lettering: LONDON LIVERPOOL OR MONTROSE
Comment
Several varieties of this type exist, DH#27-29Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Angusshire - Montrose) 1797 coin from the United Kingdom is interesting because it was created during a time of currency shortages and was used as a substitute for the official British coinage. It was made of copper and weighed 8.19 grams. Despite being a token coin, it was still used as a form of payment and holds historical significance as a symbol of the economic challenges faced by the United Kingdom during that time period.
