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½ Penny George For Ever - Britons For Ever 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 | 1797 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#55085 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Britannia seated left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITONS FOR EVER
TOKEN
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (George For Ever - Britons For Ever) ND (1780) from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis, specifically the Copper Crisis of 1780s, when there was a shortage of copper coins in circulation. To address this issue, merchants and traders issued their own tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by the public. This coin's design, featuring George III and the phrase "Britons for Ever," reflects the patriotic sentiment of the time and highlights the resourcefulness of the British people during times of economic hardship.
