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½ Penny Charles Fox M.P - North Wales
1761 year| Copper | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1761 |
| 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#55617 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned harp dividing date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NORTH + WALES
17 61
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Charles Fox M.P - North Wales) 1761 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe currency shortages in the country. The coin was minted privately by Charles Fox, a member of Parliament, as a way to address the lack of small denomination coins in circulation. The coin was made of copper and had a unique design, featuring an image of a shield with three lions passant on one side and the inscription "IMP. C. FOX. M.P. FOR N. WALES" on the other. Despite its unusual origins, the coin was accepted as legal tender and remained in circulation for many years.
