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½ Penny George Gordon - Britannia
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#54133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia left, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITAN . NIA .
1771
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (George Gordon - Britannia) 1771 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe currency shortages in the country. The coin was minted by a private company, the "Britannia" company, which was established by George Gordon to address the lack of small denomination coins in circulation. The coin's design features an image of Britannia, the personification of Great Britain, on the obverse, and a blank reverse. Despite its unusual design and questionable legal status, the coin was widely accepted and remained in circulation for many years, becoming a popular collector's item.
