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© Mark240590
½ Penny Prince Edward Island - Self government and free trade
1855 year| Copper | 4.9 g | 26.1 mm |
| Issuer | Prince Edward Island (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1855-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1855 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1790-1871) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 26.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#82212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
5 - line inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SELF
GOVERNMENT
AND
FREE
TRADE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 4.7 - 5.1gDiameter: 26.0 - 26.3mm
PE-7B1 Top of "5" points to "S" of ISLAND.
PE-7B2 Top of "5" points between "I" and "S" of ISLAND.
Found in both Coin and Medal alignment.
Courteau variations exist with date digits slightly closer together.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Prince Edward Island - Self government and free trade) 1855 from Prince Edward Island (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 4.9 g is that it was issued during a time when Prince Edward Island was still a British colony, and it features a unique design that reflects the island's desire for self-government and free trade. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Victoria, while the reverse bears an image of a sailing ship and a lighthouse, symbolizing the island's maritime history and its aspirations for economic independence. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, offering a glimpse into the history and culture of Prince Edward Island during a pivotal period in its development.
