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½ Penny God Save The King - Be As You Seem To Be
1796 year| Copper | 7.28 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Evasion tokens (1751-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.28 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Joined hands below tree with crowns, legend around, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BE AS YOU SEEM TO BE
1796
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (God Save The King - Be As You Seem To Be) 1796 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis, specifically the "Bullion Crisis" of 1797, which was caused by a shortage of silver coins and a surge in the price of gold. As a result, many merchants and traders began issuing their own tokens, like this one, to serve as a substitute for official currency. This coin's design, featuring the phrase "God Save The King" on one side and "Be As You Seem To Be" on the other, was meant to convey a sense of patriotism and loyalty to the British monarchy.
