© ZacUK
© ZacUK
½ Penny Middlesex - Freedom with innocence / Rule Britannia
1797 year| Copper | 8.78 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1797 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.78 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#108159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia holding spear, shield and palm branch, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RULE BRITANNIA
1797
Edge
Plain with lettering, the remainder engrailed with continuous arrow heads <<<<<
Lettering: PAYABLE IN LONDON
Comment
Middlesex Political and Social Series halfpenny token1042. O: A stag, FREEDOM WITH INNOCENCE around.
R: Britannia seated, 1797 in exergue.
E: PAYABLE IN LONDON [with engrailing]
(From 'The Provincial Token Coinage of the 18th Century' by Dalton & Hamer)
Halfpenny Size. MIDDLESEX.
180. O. The same as last.
R. A Figure of Britannia sitting, "Rule Britannia." Ex. "1797."
E. "Payable in London."
(From 'An Arrangement of Provincial Coins, Tokens, and Medalets' by James Conder)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - Freedom with innocence / Rule Britannia) 1797 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis, specifically the 1797 currency crisis, which was caused by a shortage of silver coins and the widespread use of private token coinage. The coin was minted as a response to this crisis, and its unique design featuring the image of a woman representing Freedom and the motto "Rule Britannia" was meant to symbolize the nation's resilience and strength during this difficult period.
