© Mark240590
© Mark240590
½ Penny - Halifax Captain Broke short bust - Britannia
1814 year| Copper (copper or brass) | 7.1 g | 26.6 mm |
| Issuer | Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1814 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1812-1860) |
| Composition | Copper (copper or brass) |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#83917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Britannia Seated Left holding a spray ships sailing in the background. date in the Exergue, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA
1814
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Weight: 7.1 - 7.3gDiameter: 26.6 - 26.8mm
5 varieties exist:
NS-7B1 - 4 Coat buttons 2, ships of equal height. Copper.
NS-7B2 - 4 Coat buttons, left ship smaller.Copper.
NS-7B3 - 3 Coat buttons, 2 ships of equal height. Copper.
NS-7B3a- 3 Coat buttons, 2 ships of equal height. Brass.
NS-7B4 - 3 Coat buttons, Left ship smaller.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token ½ Penny - Halifax (Captain Broke short bust - Britannia) 1814 from Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) made of Copper (copper or brass) weighing 7.1 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the Canadian provinces during a time when there was a shortage of official currency. This coin was issued by a private company, the Halifax Bank, and was accepted as legal tender in the province. It features a unique design, with an image of Captain Broke and the symbol of Britannia on one side, and the value of the coin on the other. Despite its small denomination, this coin is now a highly sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.
