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½ Penny Clauduis Romanus - Pax Pla Cid ND
1775 year| Copper | - | 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 |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#55777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Britannia seated left
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX PLA CID
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Claudius Romanus - Pax Pla Cid) ND (1775) from the United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of great economic hardship and currency shortages in the country. The coin was minted privately by a merchant named John Conder, who was granted permission by the government to produce tokens to alleviate the shortage of small change. The coin's design features an image of Claudius Romanus on one side and the motto "Pax Pla Cid" (Peace and Tranquility) on the other, and it was made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal at the time. Despite its humble origins, the Token ½ Penny has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
