½ Penny (Shakespeare - Rule Britannia) 1771 front ½ Penny (Shakespeare - Rule Britannia) 1771 back
½ Penny (Shakespeare - Rule Britannia) 1771 photo
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½ Penny Shakespeare - Rule Britannia

1771 year
Copper 6.19 g 25 mm
Description
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
Weight
6.19 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#185459
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Seated female figure left, legend around, date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RULE BRIT AN NIA ·
1771

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Shakespeare - Rule Britannia) 1771 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique design that includes a portrait of William Shakespeare on one side and an image of Britannia holding a trident on the other. This coin was issued during a time when the British Empire was at the height of its power and influence, and the image of Britannia symbolized the strength and prosperity of the empire. Additionally, the coin's design was meant to commemorate Shakespeare's works and his contribution to British culture.