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½ Penny George Rules - Delectan Dus
1771 year| Copper | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1771 |
| 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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#393648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Seated female figure facing left, legend around, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DELECTAN DUS
1771
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (George Rules - Delectan Dus) 1771 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 issued during a time of great economic hardship in the United Kingdom, particularly in the rural areas, where the lack of small change was severely felt. The coin was minted as a response to this issue, with the aim of providing a much-needed alternative to the scarce official coinage. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of copper, which was a valuable material at the time, and its design featured a unique combination of letters and symbols, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
