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Obverse © Mark240590
½ Penny Prince Edward's Island - Self government and free trade
1855 year| Copper | 5 g | 26 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 | 5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#83924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
5 - line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SELF
GOVERNMENT
AND
FREE
TRADE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 4.8 - 5.3gDiameter: 26.0 - 26.1mm
PE-7A1 Thick top 5's.
PE-7A2 Thin top 5's.
These coins issued by George & Simeon Davies and Henry Haszard have 3 types, the 1855 & 1857 issues and the 1855 variant where the obverse legend is PRINCE EDWARD'S instead of PRINCE EDWARD.
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Prince Edward's Island - Self government and free trade) 1855 from Prince Edward Island (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 5 g is an interesting coin because 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 importance as a trading hub. The coin's copper composition and 5g weight also make it stand out from other coins of the time, which were typically made of silver or gold and had a higher denomination. Overall, this coin offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of Prince Edward Island during a time of great change and growth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1855 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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's Island - Self government and free trade) 1855 coin.
