½ Penny George Rules - Bater Sea
1776 year| Copper | 6.8 g | 28 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 | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#77861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Britannia seated left, date in exergue, toothed border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BATER SEA
1776.
Comment
Some individuals turned to evasion pieces as early as the 1750's but the majority were produced after counterfeiting coppers was made a felony in 1771.Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (George Rules - Bater Sea) 1776 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper weighing 6.8 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the United Kingdom, with the American Revolutionary War taking place just a few years prior. The coin's design, featuring an image of King George III, was meant to symbolize the British monarchy's continued authority and influence over its territories, despite the challenges posed by the war. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and historians, not only for its rarity but also for its historical significance.
