½ Penny - George IV
1832 year| Copper | 8.3 g | 28.1 mm |
| Issuer | Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1832 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1812-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.3 g |
| Diameter | 28.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
A thistle surrounded by lettering, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALFPENNY TOKEN
1832
Edge
Engrailed
Comment
Weight: 8.0 - 8.6gDiameter: 28.0 - 28.3mm
NS-1D1 Long left laurel ribbon.
NS-1D2 Long right laurel ribbon.
NS-1D3 Equal laurel ribbons.
Following instructions, the manufacturer struck tokens with the obverse bust of George IV, even though William IV became king two years earlier.
Cast copies exist.
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny - George IV 1832 from Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 8.3 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. This coin is particularly interesting because it was issued during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in Nova Scotia, and it helped to fill that gap. Additionally, the fact that it was made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal, makes it even more remarkable that it has survived in such good condition.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1832 coin.
