½ Penny - Portsea Island Mutual Co-op ND
| Copper | - | - |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Trade tokens › Co-operative tokens |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1970 |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#116769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PORTSEA ISLAND M. CO-OP. SOC. LTD
½ D
Translation: ½ Penny
Comment
These coins were issued to many of the workers in the Portsmouth area as most of the wages would stay with the coop to cover the family while the husband was away at sea.
