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½ Penny Gloriovs III Vis - Britons Rule
1788 year| Copper | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1788 |
| 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#58423 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Britannia Seated Left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Britons Rule
1788
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Gloriovs III Vis - Britons Rule) 1788 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis, specifically the Copper Crisis of 1788, which led to a shortage of copper coins in circulation. To address this issue, the British government allowed the production of private token coins, like this one, which were made of copper and had a value of ½ penny. These token coins were issued by private companies and individuals and were widely accepted as a means of payment. This coin, in particular, features an image of King George III on one side and an image of a Britannia on the other, symbolizing British rule and power.
