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½ Penny George Rules - North Wales; portrait right
| Copper | 5.6 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1756-1782 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Evasion tokens (1751-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#231687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned harp dividing date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NORTH WALES
17 75
Edge
Plain
Comment
Numerous dates and varieties exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (George Rules - North Wales; portrait right) 1756-1782 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper weighing 5.6 g is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of small denomination coins in circulation, leading to the use of private tokens like this one as a substitute for official currency.
