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½ Penny Colonel Kirk - North Wales ND
1780 year| Copper | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1780 |
| 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#55628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned harp
Script: Latin
Lettering: *NORTH* *WALES*
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Colonel Kirk - North Wales) ND (1780) coin is that it was issued during a time of currency shortages in the United Kingdom, particularly in rural areas. To address this issue, local merchants and traders began issuing their own tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by the community. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as a form of currency in the late 18th century.
