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½ Penny Gulielemus Shakespeare - Englands Glory
1790 year| Copper | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1790 |
| 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#52930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia right, legend around and in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ENG LANDS
GLORY
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Gulielemus Shakespeare - Englands Glory) 1790 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique image of William Shakespeare on one side, and a crowned shield with the words "Englands Glory" on the other. This coin was issued during a time when there was a shortage of small denomination coins in circulation, and private companies and individuals were allowed to issue their own tokens as a substitute. The coin was made of copper and has a distinctive design that sets it apart from other coins of its time.
