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½ Penny - George IV no hyphen
1823 year| Copper | 9.2 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1823 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1812-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.2 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
A thistle surrounded by lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALFPENNY TOKEN
1823
Edge
Engrailed
Comment
Weight: 8.8 - 9.7gDiameter: 28.2 - 28.8mm
NS-1B1 Stem does not touch top of 8
NS-1B2 Stem does touch top of 8
Cast copies exist.
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny - George IV (no hyphen) 1823 from Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 9.2 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 9.2 grams makes it stand out from other coins of the time, which were typically made of precious metals like gold or silver. Additionally, the fact that it was issued in Nova Scotia, a Canadian province, adds to its historical and cultural significance.
