© ABC Coins & Tokens
© ABC Coins & Tokens
½ Penny Fifeshire - Burntisland / Vitriol Co.
1797 year| Copper | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1797 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#18011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Legend over 5 lines above date within a garter radiated
Lettering:
NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT
BURNT-
-ISLAND
VITRIOL
COMP.ʸ
1797
Edge
Milled
NOTE: varieties exist
Comment
Variety exists with reverse legend mis-spelt 'VITORIAL', DH#3Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Fifeshire - Burntisland / Vitriol Co.) 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 surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of economic hardship and currency shortages in the late 18th century, and was intended to serve as a substitute for the official British coinage. Despite its value to collectors today, at the time it was issued, it was not considered legal tender and was not widely accepted in circulation.
