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½ Penny Louis the Sixteenth - Britons Happy Isle ND
| Copper | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1760-1797 |
| 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#58426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Britannia seated left
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITONS HAPPY ISLE.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Louis the Sixteenth - Britons Happy Isle) ND (1760-1797) from United Kingdom is that it was created during a time of currency shortages in the United Kingdom, particularly in the 18th century. To address this issue, private companies and individuals began minting their own coins, known as tokens, which were accepted as currency by merchants and traders. This coin, made of copper, features an image of Louis XVI on one side and a depiction of Britons on the other, and was likely used for everyday transactions in the United Kingdom and its territories.
