© Peter M. Graham (CC0)
© Peter M. Graham (CC0)
½ Penny - Hosterman and Etter
1814 year| Copper | 8.4 g | 27.7 mm |
| Issuer | Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1814 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1812-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.4 g |
| Diameter | 27.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Merchants exchange Building - Halifax, Nova Scotia in the centre surrounded by lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAYABLE BY HOSTERMAN & ETTER
• HALIFAX •
Engraver: Thomas Halliday
Edge
Plain
Comment
Hosterman & Etter were jewelers in Halifax. The workmanship is somewhat inferior, suggesting the work was done by an apprentice.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny - Hosterman and Etter 1814 from Nova Scotia is that it was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time, but it weighed 8.4 grams, which is slightly heavier than the standard weight for a penny coin. This could indicate that the coin was made with a higher quality of craftsmanship or that it was intended for a specific purpose or audience.
