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½ Penny George King of B - Half Penny
1777 year| Copper | 4.7 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1777 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Evasion tokens (1751-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#355013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia right, denomination around and date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF PENNY
1777
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (George King of B - Half Penny) 1777 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of currency shortages in the country. The coin was minted privately by George King, a merchant, and was not officially sanctioned by the government. Despite this, it was widely accepted as a form of payment and remained in circulation for many years.
