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½ Penny Currency - Victoria
1854 year| Copper | 7.9 g | 28.3 mm |
| Issuer | New Brunswick (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1855-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1854 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1852-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.9 g |
| Diameter | 28.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
H.M.S New Brunswick sailing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· NEW BRUNSWICK ·
HALF PENNY CURRENCY
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 7.6 - 8.2gDiameter: 28.2 - 28.4mm
Obverse: Minor variations in placement of 4.
Reverse: Minor variations of 4, 5, or 6 lines in the mizzenmast.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny Currency - Victoria 1854 from New Brunswick (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 7.9 g is that it was used as a substitute for the official Canadian currency, the Canadian penny, during a time of currency shortage in the province. This coin was issued by private companies and individuals and was accepted as legal tender in many parts of New Brunswick. Despite its unofficial status, it remained in circulation for many years and is now considered a valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1854 | 450000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny Currency - Victoria 1854 coin.
