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½ Penny Gloriovs Ifrvis - Britannia Rules The Main ND
| Copper | 5.61 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1769-1797 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Evasion tokens (1751-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.61 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#63452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITAN NIA
RULES THE MAIN
Comment
Atkins' recorded obverse legend is 'IERVIS'. It is possible this is a blocked die variety.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Gloriovs Ifrvis - Britannia Rules The Main) ND (1769-1797) from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of currency shortages in the UK, particularly in the 1770s and 1780s. To address this issue, private token issuers, such as Gloriovs Ifrvis, were established to produce copper tokens that could be used as a substitute for the official currency. These tokens were widely accepted and used in trade, and they remained in circulation until the late 18th century.
