½ Penny (Cornwal Lis Ind - British Tars) 1797 front ½ Penny (Cornwal Lis Ind - British Tars) 1797 back
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½ Penny Cornwal Lis Ind - British Tars

1797 year
Copper - 27 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Token
Year
1797
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
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#367890
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Britannia seated left, legend around, date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITISH TARS
1797

Interesting fact

The A Token ½ Penny (Cornwal Lis Ind - British Tars) 1797 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples remaining in existence. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can range from a few hundred to several thousand pounds, depending on its condition and provenance.