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½ Penny Thomas Seymour - Britons Happy Isle 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#57147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia left
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITONS HAPPY ISLE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Thomas Seymour - Britons Happy Isle) ND (1780) from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of great economic hardship in the country. The coin was minted in 1780, during the reign of King George III, when the country was facing a severe economic crisis due to the cost of the American War of Independence. The government was forced to issue a large number of copper coins, like this token, to address the shortage of small change in circulation. Despite its low denomination, the coin is now a highly sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.
