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½ Penny God Save Us All - Hibernia
1696 year| Copper | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1696 |
| 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52927 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned harp dividing date, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HIBERNIA
16 96
Edge
Plain
Comment
This token was almost certainly made after 1696 just given an impossible date.Interesting fact
The interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (God Save Us All - Hibernia) 1696 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis, specifically the Great Recoinage of 1696, when there was a shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. To address this issue, the government allowed the minting of private token coins, such as this one, which were accepted as legal tender. This coin's design, featuring the phrase "God Save Us All" and the image of Hibernia, symbolized the hope for divine intervention and the unity of the British people during a difficult period.
