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½ Penny (Oliver Cromwell - South Wales) ND
| Copper | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| 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#57069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned harp
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOUTH WALES
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Oliver Cromwell - South Wales) ND from United Kingdom is that it was issued during the Commonwealth period (1649-1660) when Oliver Cromwell was Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland. This coin was minted in South Wales and was made of copper. It features an image of Oliver Cromwell on one side and a crown on the other. The coin was used as a token currency, which was a substitute for official coinage during a time of currency shortage. It's a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of pounds.
