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½ Penny George Rules - Britains Isles
1773 year| Copper | 5.5 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1773 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Evasion tokens (1751-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#54101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Britannia seated left, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITAINS ISLES
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (George Rules - Britains Isles) 1773 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of currency shortages in the British Isles, particularly in the colonies. The coin was minted privately by merchants and traders to address the lack of small denomination coins in circulation. Despite being made of copper, the coin was still considered valuable and was widely accepted as a means of exchange. Today, it is a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
