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½ Penny Brutus Sextus - Britannia
1771 year| Copper | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1771 |
| 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#54100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Britannia seated left, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITAN . NIA
1771
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Brutus Sextus - Britannia) 1771 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of currency shortages in the country. The coin was minted privately by Brutus Sextus, a merchant, and was not officially sanctioned by the government. Despite this, it was widely accepted as a form of payment and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
