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½ Penny Imitation Nova Scotia - George III / Harp ND
1835 year| Copper | 3.7 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Canadian provinces (Canada) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1835 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#144817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned harp facing left within a wreath.
Edge
Plain.
Comment
John Brown, and possibly others, had access to an anonymous manufacturer and issued halfpenny tokens of crude fabric on thin flans.Only four known examples.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Imitation Nova Scotia - George III / Harp) ND (1835) from Canadian provinces (Canada) made of Copper weighing 3.7 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the Canadian provinces during the 19th century, despite not being an official coin of the Canadian government. It was issued by private companies and individuals, and was accepted as a means of payment by many merchants and traders. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, and its history provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of currency in Canada.
