© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
½ Penny Mark Newby ND
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | New Jersey (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Period | Colonial period (1607-1776) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1681-1682 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#301953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
St. Patrick before crowd
Script: Latin
Lettering: ECCE GREX
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Mark Newby) ND (1681-1682) from New Jersey is that it was issued during a time when the colony was facing a severe shortage of official currency, leading to the use of privately issued tokens like this one as a substitute for official coinage.
