© ABC Coins & Tokens
© ABC Coins & Tokens
½ Penny - John Brown, Halifax ND
1815 year| Copper | 6.1 g | 25.9 mm |
| Issuer | Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1815 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1812-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 25.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Ship sailing right surrounded by lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAYABLE AT THE STORE OF J BROWN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Weight: 5.8 - 6.5 gDiameter: 25.9 - 26.0 mm
Two Varieties Exist.
→ NS-16A1 - Copper, reeded edge
→ NS-16A2 - Silver, plain edge
John Brown was a dry goods merchant in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The thistle is the national motto and flower of Scotland.
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny - John Brown, Halifax ND (1815) from Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 6.1 g is a rare and valuable coin. It is believed that only 12 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
