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½ Penny Claudius Romanus - North Wales
1775 year| Copper | 6.14 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1775 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Evasion tokens (1751-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.14 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52635 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned harp dividing date, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NORTH WALES
17 75
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
Did you know that this coin was actually a token coin issued by a private individual, rather than a officially minted coin by the royal mint? The Token ½ Penny was issued by Claudius Romanus, a wealthy landowner in North Wales, as a way to alleviate the shortage of small change in the local economy. It's a great example of how private individuals could issue their own currency in the past, and it's a testament to the resourcefulness and entrepreneurial spirit of people in the 18th century!
