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½ Penny Bust and Harp - Imitation
1820 year| Copper | 7.5 g | 26.7 mm |
| Issuer | Canadian provinces (Canada) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1820 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 26.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (Blacksmith tokens) |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#144837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Harp facing right with nine strings and an ornamental top. The foot of the harp points to the "2" in the date. The Harp is surrounded by a legend and the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RUMG EBUCAO BOUGO SO
Translation: This is a "possible" interpretation.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 7.1 - 7.8gDiameter: 25.9 - 27.5mm
Align. : 90 °, ↑→
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Bust and Harp - Imitation) 1820 from Canadian provinces (Canada) made of Copper weighing 7.5 g is that it was created as a private token, meaning it was not issued by the government or a central bank, but rather by a private individual or company. This token was likely used as a substitute for official currency, which was in short supply at the time. The use of private tokens like this one was common in Canada during the early 19th century, as the government did not have the resources to produce enough currency to meet the needs of the growing economy.
