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½ Penny Cornwal Lis Ind - Britan Rule
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 | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#66819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Britannia seated left, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITAN RULE
1771
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Cornwal Lis Ind - Britan Rule) 1771 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of currency shortages in the British Empire, particularly in the colonies. To address this issue, local authorities and merchants issued their own coins, known as "tokens," which were accepted as currency by the community. The Token ½ Penny is an example of such a token, made of copper and featuring the image of a crown on one side and the initials "C.L.I." (Cornwall, Liskeard, and Indent) on the other. Despite not being an official royal mint coin, it was widely accepted and used in the region, demonstrating the resourcefulness and resilience of the people during times of economic hardship.
