½ Penny - George IV


Copper	9.03 g	28.5 mm

Description

Issuer	Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces)
Type	Token
Years	1823-1832
Value	½ Penny (1⁄480)
Currency	Pound (1812-1860)
Composition	Copper
Weight	9.03 g
Diameter	28.5 mm
Thickness	1.70 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#4913
Rarity index	26%

Reverse

A thistle surrounded by lettering. Date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HALFPENNY TOKEN
1823

Edge

Engrailed

Comment

Weight : 8.8 - 9.8g
Diameter : 28.3 - 28.8mm

Varieties :
--- NS-1A1 : 15 laurel leaves, engrailed
--- NS-1A2 : 15 laurel leaves, plain
--- NS-1A3 : 14 laurel leaves, engrailed
--- NS-1A4 : 13 laurel leaves, engrailed
--- NS-1A5 : 12 laurel leaves, unequal locks, engrailed
--- NS-1A6 : 12 laurel leaves, equal locks, engrailed

Cast copies exist.

When British coppers could not be obtained the provincial government ordered their own issues through the colony's agent Smith, Forsyth & Co. of Liverpool without the authority of the British Government.

Interesting fact

The A Token ½ Penny - George IV 1823-1832 from Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 9.03 g is a rare and valuable coin. It is considered a token coin, which means it was issued by a private entity, rather than a government, and was used as a substitute for official currency. The fact that it was made of copper and has a relatively low weight of 9.03 grams makes it stand out from other coins of the time period. Additionally, the fact that it was issued during the reign of George IV (1823-1832) adds to its historical significance.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1823	400000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1824	118636	-	-	-	-	-	-
1832	800000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - George IV 1823-1832 coin.