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½ Penny Romulus - Virtvs Nunq Deficit ND
1780 year| Copper | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1780 |
| 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#54122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Harp
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS NVNQ DEFICTI
ICXXX
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Romulus - Virtvs Nunq Deficit) ND (1780) from United Kingdom is that it was created during a time of economic crisis, specifically the Copper Crisis of 1780, when there was a shortage of copper coins in circulation. To address this issue, merchants and traders issued their own tokens, like this one, which were made of copper and had a value of ½ penny. These tokens were not official currency but were widely accepted and used for everyday transactions. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the resourcefulness and resilience of people during times of economic hardship.
