© Ben Dettweiler (CC BY)
© Ben Dettweiler (CC BY)
1 Farthing Gragory II Pon - Britann Rules
1777 year| Copper | 1.88 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1777 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Evasion tokens (1751-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.88 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#171536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia left, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITANN RULES.
Comment
Https://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=1219802&partId=1&museumno=SSB&page=1Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Farthing (Gragory II Pon - Britann Rules) 1777 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of currency shortages in the UK, particularly in the colonies. The lack of official currency led to the creation of private token currencies, like this one, which were issued by merchants and traders to facilitate trade. This coin, made of copper and weighing 1.88g, is a rare example of one of these private token currencies and is highly sought after by collectors today.
