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½ Penny Regal Imitation - George III left ND
1835 year| Copper | 4.0 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | Canadian provinces (Canada) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1835 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.0 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Harp, with 10 strings, incorporating angel facing left.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 3.6 - 4.5gObverse : 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.
BL-4A → The reverse die is badly cracked, especially parallel to the body of the harp.
BL-4B → Mule; BL-23 reverse
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 4.0 g is that it was used as a substitute for the official British halfpenny coin, which was in short supply in Canada during the 1830s. The coin was minted by a private company, and its design was based on the British halfpenny, but with the image of King George III facing to the left instead of to the right. This coin was used widely in the Canadian provinces and was accepted as legal tender.
