© Mark240590
© Mark240590
½ Penny payable by Carritt and Alport
1814 year| Copper | 7.0 g | 28.8 mm |
| Issuer | Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1814 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1812-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.0 g |
| Diameter | 28.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#82198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
HMS Shannon sailing into port.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAYABLE BY CARRITT & ALPORT
HALIFAX
Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Elder
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Weight: 6.9 - 7.1gDiameter: 28.8 - 28.9mm
Bank of Canada Collection shows the bowsprit pointing directly to "O" in Alport.
British Museum shows obverse legend starting at 9 o'clock and ending at 3 o'clock.
Batty lists two fine bronze proofs.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (payable by Carritt and Alport) 1814 from Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 7.0 g is that it was used as a substitute for the official British coinage during a period of severe coin shortage in the early 19th century. The token was issued by a group of merchants in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and was accepted as legal tender by many local businesses. Despite its unofficial status, the coin remained in circulation for several years and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
