Distinctive feature Imitation (Ancient)
Face value 1/2 penny
Grade VG+
Metal Copper
Rarity R1 - Rare
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Country: Great Britain, King George III (1760-1820)
Type: No Regal, Evasion Token
Years: 1771
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480 LSD)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 5.8 g
Diameter: 27 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Grade: G/VG
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: Atkins# 361
Obverse:
Laureate bust of King George III facing to left, legend around and engraver's initials below truncation.
Lettering: GREGORY • III • [ PON ] / IG
Reverse:
Britannia seated left, date in exergue.
Lettering:
BRITAIN RULES
1771
Edge:
Smooth.
Comments:
Many dates and varieties exist.
Reference : Atkins# 361
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...
Collection : English, Scottish & Irish, Conder Tokens, Commonwealth & Colonial Tokens