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½ Penny British Copper Company - VINCIT AMOR PATRIÆ
1811 year| Copper | 9.43 g | 28.97 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.43 g |
| Diameter | 28.97 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#54572 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
Britannia seated left, holding olive branch and trident, a shield at her side, BCC (British Copper Company) on the ground below; all within an oak-wreath with 18 leaves on left and 17 on right, 14 acorns, 8 to left and 6 to right; the centre prong of the right prong touches a leaf. Britannia has a long foot which touches a leaf.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BCC
Translation: British Copper Company
Edge
Grooved with diagonal reeding
Comment
1811 Walthamstow, Essex - halfpenny token, Britannia.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (British Copper Company - VINCIT AMOR PATRIÆ) 1811 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 a shortage of small denomination coins. To address this issue, private companies like the British Copper Company were granted licenses to produce tokens, which were accepted as legal tender. This coin, with its unique design and inscription, is a rare and interesting example of a privately-issued token that was used as currency during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1811 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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