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½ Penny Guilelmus Shakespear - Britons Rule
1791 year| Copper | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1791 |
| 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#54130 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia left, legend around, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITONS RULE
1791
Edge
Plain
Comment
Other reverse dated types exist:1771 - Atkins#384
1772 - Atkins#385
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Guilelmus Shakespear - Britons Rule) 1791 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the country. The coin was minted in response to a severe shortage of small change, which had led to the use of private tokens and other makeshift currencies. The Token ½ Penny was one of the first coins to be issued by the Royal Mint in an attempt to address this issue, and it remained in circulation for several decades. Despite its relatively low value, the coin is now highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and rarity.
