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½ Penny Regal Imitation - George III left ND
1835 year| Copper | 5.4 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | Canadian provinces (Canada) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1835 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crude Britannia seated right with spear and spray of leaves
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 4.2 - 6.7gObverse : Mouth is slightly open with larger Adams apple and humped shoulder. The double bow has a larger upper loop with both ribbon ends pointing upwards.
Reverse : Poorly designed Britannia with small head and long, thin neck. Prominent bust with simple shield.
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 5.4 g is that it was used as a form of currency in Canada during the 19th century, despite not being an official coin of the Canadian government. It was issued by private companies and individuals, known as "token issuers," who wanted to provide an alternative to the scarce official currency. These tokens were widely accepted and used for everyday transactions, and many have survived to this day as collector's items.
