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½ Penny Gregory III Pon - Britain Rules
1771 year| Copper | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1771 |
| 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#54099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Britannia seated left, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITAIN RULES
1771
Edge
Plain
Comment
Many dates and varieties existInteresting fact
The Token ½ Penny coin was issued during a time when there was a shortage of small denomination coins in circulation, and it was used as a substitute for the official halfpenny coin. It was made of copper, which was a more affordable material than the silver or gold used in other coins at the time. Despite its low value, the coin was still decorated with intricate designs, including an image of a crown and the words "Britannia Rules" on one side, and the number "1771" on the other. This coin is now a rare and valuable collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
