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½ Penny George Gordon - Britons rule ND
1791 year| Copper | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1791 |
| 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#58432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Britannia seated left, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITONS RULE
1791
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (George Gordon - Britons rule) ND (1791) from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis, specifically the Copper Crisis of 1789-1791, 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 an image of George Gordon and the phrase "Britons rule," reflects the patriotic sentiment of the time and highlights the importance of British trade and commerce.
