Obverse © Mark240590 – Reverse © Mar
Obverse © Mark240590 – Reverse © Mar
½ Penny Commercial change 1815 - Nova Scotia
1815 year| Copper | 5.8 g | 27.9 mm |
| Issuer | Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1815 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1812-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 27.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#84485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Ship sailing right, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALFPENNY TOKEN
NOVASCOTIA
Edge
Engrailed
Comment
The obverse die was muled, in worn condition, with an Upper Canada sloop obverse to produce UC-8.Cast copies exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Commercial change 1815 - Nova Scotia) 1815 from Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 5.8 g is that it was used as a substitute for the official British halfpenny coin, which was in short supply in Nova Scotia at the time. The Token ½ Penny was issued by local merchants and traders to facilitate commerce and trade in the province. Despite its unofficial status, the coin was widely accepted and remained in circulation for many years.
