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½ Penny Regal Imitation - George III left ND
1835 year| Copper | 7.3 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | Canadian provinces (Canada) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1835 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crude Britannia seated right with spear and spray of leaves.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 6.8 - 7.8gObverse : The caplet being tied in a double bow with loops of equal size. The ends of the ribbons are thin, the upper one curving upwards and the lower one being nearly straight.
Reverse : Copied from the English regal halfpenny of 1770-1775. The bust and lap are prominent.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Regal Imitation - George III left) ND (1835) from Canadian provinces (Canada) made of Copper weighing 7.3 g is that it was used as a form of currency in Canada during the 19th century, despite not being officially issued by the Canadian government. It was a privately-issued token that was accepted as a means of payment by many merchants and traders in the region.
