½ Penny (George Sussex - Britons Rule) 1791 front ½ Penny (George Sussex - Britons Rule) 1791 back
½ Penny (George Sussex - Britons Rule) 1791 photo
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½ Penny George Sussex - Britons Rule

1791 year
Copper - 27 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Type
Token
Year
1791
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
References
Numista
N#55088
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Seated figure of Britannia left, legend around, date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITONS RULE
1791

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Token ½ Penny coin from 1791 features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "G.S." (George Sussex) above the main image of a seated Britannia. This subtle detail signifies the coin's origins and adds to its historical significance.