© ALLRED1950
© ALLRED1950
½ Penny George Reigns - Bater Sea
1776 year| Copper | 6.4 g | 27.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1776 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Evasion tokens (1751-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.4 g |
| Diameter | 27.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#90029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Seated figure holding spear and branch, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering: BATER SEA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (George Reigns - Bater Sea) 1776 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of currency shortages in the British colonies, particularly in the West Indies. To address this issue, local merchants and traders began issuing their own tokens, like this copper half penny, which were accepted as currency by the community. This coin is a rare surviving example of such a token, providing a unique glimpse into the economic history of the British colonies in the 18th century.
