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½ Penny British Copper Company - Lion
| Copper | 8.65 g | 29.1 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1813-1814 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.65 g |
| Diameter | 29.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#6316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia left, within wreath.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued by The British Copper Company which had smelting works at Landore, Wales, and rolling mills at Walthamstow, Essex, which buildings are reported to be still standing.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (British Copper Company - Lion) 1813-1814 from United Kingdom is that it was created during a time of severe coinage shortages in the early 19th century. The British government was unable to produce enough coins to meet the demands of the growing economy, leading to the creation of private token currencies like this one. The coin's design, featuring a lion on the obverse and a Britannia on the reverse, was meant to symbolize the strength and prosperity of the British Empire. Despite being minted by a private company, these tokens were widely accepted and used as legitimate currency during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1813 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (British Copper Company - Lion) 1813-1814 coin.
