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½ Penny Gregory III Pon - Britannia
1767 year| Copper | 5.6 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1767 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Evasion tokens (1751-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#70580 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Britannia seated left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH ?
1767
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Gregory III Pon - Britannia) 1767 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of currency shortages in the British Empire, particularly in the colonies. The coin was minted in copper, which was a more affordable material than the traditional silver or gold used in other coins, and it was designed to be used as a substitute for the official British halfpenny coin. Despite its humble origins, the Token ½ Penny has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
