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½ Penny George III right ND
1835 year| Copper | 23.8 g | 34.4 mm |
| Issuer | Canadian provinces (Canada) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1835 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 23.8 g |
| Diameter | 34.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#105094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crude Britannia seated right with spear and spray of leaves
Edge
Plain
Comment
Reverse: Crude attempts at lettering.Only 2 (two) examples known to exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (George III right) ND (1835) from Canadian provinces (Canada) made of Copper weighing 23.8 g is that it was used as a substitute for the official British coinage in Canada during the 19th century. Due to a shortage of British coins, private companies and individuals began issuing their own tokens, like this one, to fill the gap. These tokens were widely accepted and used in everyday transactions, and many have survived to this day as collector's items.
