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½ Penny Imitation Bust and Harp ND
1835 year| Copper | 4.1 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | Canadian provinces (Canada) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1835 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#144832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A harp facing left.
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Weight: 3.8 - 4.4g
Diameter: 25.8 - 26.2mm
Align. : 90 °, ↑→
Grade AG to VF-20.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Imitation Bust and Harp) ND (1835) from Canadian provinces (Canada) made of Copper weighing 4.1 g is that it was used as a substitute for the official Canadian coinage during a time of currency shortage in the 1830s. The coin was issued by private companies and individuals and was accepted as legal tender in many parts of Canada. Despite its unofficial status, the coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
