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© MYEACKLE (CC BY)
½ Penny George Reigns - Bater Sea
| Copper | 5.8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1776-1779 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Evasion tokens (1751-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#183398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Seated female figure (more or less resembling Britannia) left, legend around, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BATER SEA
1779
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (George Reigns - Bater Sea) 1776-1779 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of currency shortages in the British colonies, particularly in the British West Indies. To address this issue, local merchants and traders began issuing their own copper tokens, including the Bater Sea token, which was named after the Bater family who owned a local shipyard. These tokens were used as a form of currency and were widely accepted in the colonies. Today, they are highly sought after by collectors for their historical significance and rarity.
