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½ Penny George Gordon - Bater Sea
1779 year| Copper | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1779 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#54098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Britannia seated left, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BATER SEA
1779
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (George Gordon - Bater Sea) 1779 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe currency shortages in the British colonies, particularly in the West Indies. The coin was minted privately by George Gordon, a wealthy merchant, and was used as a substitute for the official British coinage. The use of copper for the coin was a practical solution to the shortage of precious metals, and it helped to facilitate trade and commerce in the region. Despite its unofficial status, the coin was widely accepted and remained in circulation for many years, serving as a testament to the resourcefulness and resilience of the people during a time of economic hardship.
