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½ Penny Prince Edward island - Self government and free trade
1857 year| Copper | 5.1 g | 26.1 mm |
| Issuer | Prince Edward Island (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1855-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1857 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1790-1871) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
5 line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SELF
GOVERNMENT
AND
FREE
TRADE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 4.9 - 5.3gDiameter: 26.0 - 26.3mm
PE-7C1 Large Quatrefoil, large AND, Medal axis
PE-7C2 Large Quatrefoil, large AND, Coin axis
PE-7C3 Large Quatrefoil, small AND, Medal axis
PE-7C4 Small Quatrefoil, small AND, Medal axis
PE-7C5 Large quatrefoil, small AND, Coin axis
Small varieties exist with date pointing to different letters, die alignments, plain or hooked E and dot between the 8 & 5 in the date.
This coin was produced by Henry Haszard, George and Simeon Davies in order to provide small change to the island's merchants and their clients.
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Prince Edward island - Self government and free trade) 1857 from Prince Edward Island (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 5.1 g is a rare and valuable coin. It is estimated that only 1,200 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1857 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Prince Edward island - Self government and free trade) 1857 coin.
