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½ Penny Clauduis Romanus - Pax Pla Cid
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 | 1797 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#54436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia left, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX PLA CID
1773
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Claudius Romanus - Pax Pla Cid) 1771 from the United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of great economic hardship and was intended to alleviate the shortage of small change in circulation. The coin was made of copper, which was a more affordable material than the traditional silver or gold used in other coins, and it was designed to be easily distinguishable from other coins in circulation. Despite its humble origins, the Token ½ Penny has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
