© Ben Dettweiler (CC BY)
© Ben Dettweiler (CC BY)
½ Penny Imitation Tiffin Token
1812 year| Brass | 5.5 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#90316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Figure seated left holding cornucopia, ship sailing in left background, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1812
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 5.1 - 5.9gDiameter: 27.4 - 27.7mm
LC-48C1 Counter-clockwise wreath, Brass
LC-48C2 Clockwise wreath, Brass
LC-48C3 Clockwise wreath, Copper
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Imitation Tiffin Token) 1812 from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Brass weighing 5.5 g is that it was used as a substitute for the official British coinage during a time of currency shortage in the early 19th century. The token was issued by a group of merchants in Montreal and was accepted as legal tender in the province. This example of a privately issued token highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of Lower Canada in addressing economic challenges during that time period.
