© Bradley E. Prendergast
© Bradley E. Prendergast
½ Penny - George III
1811 year| Copper | 6.6 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄560) |
| Currency | Pound (1709-1839) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.6 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#377465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Atlas supporting the globe
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAYABLE AT THE
OFFICE DOUGLAS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued by the Atlas Fire Insurance Company of Douglas through their bankers, Messers. Beatson and Copeland. EXTREMELY RARE VARIETY WITH DOUGLAS DIRECTLY UNDER THE ATLAS FIGURE. COMMON VARIETY HAS "DOUGLAS" OFFSET FROM THE FIGUREInteresting fact
The A Token ½ Penny - George III 1811 from Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) made of Copper weighing 6.6 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a limited number minted during its time. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and collectors of British coinage.
