© ABC Coins & Tokens
© ABC Coins & Tokens
½ Penny James Duncan Token
| Copper | 5.5 g | 25.9 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1830-1841 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF
PENNY
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 5.3 - 5.8gDiameter: 25.7 - 26.1mm
LC-13A 1830
LC-13B 1841
These coins vers minted by James Duncan, an ironmonger in Montreal. He moved to Charlottetown, Prince-Edward island, where these coins were also used.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (James Duncan Token) 1830-1841 from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 5.5g is that it was used as a substitute for the official British halfpenny coin, which was in short supply in the colonies at the time. The token was issued by James Duncan, a wealthy merchant, and was accepted as legal tender in many parts of Lower Canada. Despite its unofficial status, the coin remained in circulation for over a decade and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1841 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (James Duncan Token) 1830-1841 coin.
