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½ Penny North American Token ND
1825 year| Copper | 7.5 g | 27.6 mm |
| Issuer | Canadian provinces (Canada) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1825 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#161165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
A sailing ship on the water.
On top of the ship the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COMMERCE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight Varies: 7.5 to 7.8 Grams
Diameter Varies: 27.7 to 28 mm
According to the Charlton Guide, this token was struck in Dublin around 1825.
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (North American Token) ND (1825) from Canadian provinces (Canada) made of Copper weighing 7.5 g is an interesting coin because it was used as a substitute for the official British halfpenny coin, which was in short supply in Canada during the early 19th century. The coin was issued by private companies and individuals and was widely accepted as a means of payment in the Canadian provinces. Despite not being an official government issue, it played an important role in the economy of the time and is now a highly sought-after collector's item.
