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½ Penny Imitation Bust and Harp ND
1835 year| Brass | 5.2 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Canadian provinces (Canada) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1835 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#144835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Harp facing left. The harp has eight strings with the first attached to the wing. The foot of the harp points between the "1" and "8" of the date, if the date is present. A large centrally positioned dot appears among the strings. Sometimes date below.
Lettering: 1820
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Weight: 4.9 - 5.5gDiameter: 27.4 - 27.5mm
Alignment: Medal or 90 °, ↑→
BL-35A1 Copper
BL-35A2 Brass
Graded VG to AU-55.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Imitation Bust and Harp) ND (1835) from Canadian provinces (Canada) made of Brass weighing 5.2 g is that it was used as a substitute for the official Canadian coinage during a period of currency shortage in the 1830s. The coin was issued by private companies and individuals, and it was not recognized as legal tender by the Canadian government. Despite this, it was widely accepted and used by the public, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
