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½ Penny George Rules - Britannia Isles
1790 year| Copper | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1790 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Evasion tokens (1751-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#54097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Britannia seated left, legend around and in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITAN NIA·
ISLES
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (George Rules - Britannia Isles) 1790 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper 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 hardship in the United Kingdom, with the country facing a severe shortage of copper coins. To address this issue, the government authorized the minting of these copper tokens, which were meant to be used as a substitute for the official copper coins. Despite their humble origins, these tokens have become highly sought after by collectors due to their rarity and historical significance.
