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½ Penny Fisheries and Agriculture ND
1858 year| Copper | 6.0 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Prince Edward Island (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1855-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1858 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1790-1871) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.0 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Lettering top, center, and bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FISHERIES
AND
AGRICULTURE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 5.5 - 6.5gDiameter: 26.4 - 26.6mm
PE-8A1 Thick flan
PE-8A2 Thin flan.
The last token of Prince Edward Island was issued about 1858. The heaviest of local tokens suggests that it represented another attempt by a merchant to circulate Cents. Probably issued by Duncan (see PE-6). It seems that after 1858 Prince Edward Island was amply supplied with copper for there were no more halfpenny issues. The official adoption of the decimal system in 1871 rendered these tokens obsolete.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Fisheries and Agriculture) ND (1858) from Prince Edward Island is that it was used as a form of currency during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in the province. The coin was made of copper and weighed 6.0 grams, making it a tangible and valuable item that could be used for everyday transactions. Despite its value, the coin was not officially recognized by the Canadian government, and its use was eventually phased out in favor of officially minted currency. Today, the Token ½ Penny is a rare and sought-after collector's item, offering a unique glimpse into the economic history of Prince Edward Island during the mid-19th century.
