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½ Penny - Copper Company of Upper Canada
1796 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1789-date) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#44371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Company name in center, value around outside.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE HALF PENNY
COPPER
COMPANY
OF UPPER
CANADA
Engravers: Boulton, Watt
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny - Copper Company of Upper Canada 1796 from United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin that is highly sought after by collectors. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued by a private company, the Copper Company of Upper Canada, rather than a government mint. This makes it a unique piece of numismatic history, as it represents a time when private companies were able to issue their own currency. Additionally, the fact that it was made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal at the time, adds to its rarity and value.
