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½ Penny Gustavus Adolphus - 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#54131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia left, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITAIN RULES.
1771
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Gustavus Adolphus - Britain Rules) 1771 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of great economic hardship in Britain, particularly in the rural areas. The coin was part of a series of tokens issued by private companies and individuals to address the shortage of small change, which was a major problem at the time. The coin's design features an image of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, who was an ally of Britain during the English Civil War. Despite being made of copper, the coin was not officially recognized as legal tender, and its value was not consistent across the country.
