© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Penny Regal Imitation - George III left ND
1835 year| Brass | 5.2 g | 26.7 mm |
| Issuer | Canadian provinces (Canada) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1835 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 26.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crude Britannia seated right with spear and spray of leaves.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 5.0 - 5.4gObverse : Rusted die of BL-2.
Reverse : Like English regal copper of 1797-1807. Fine lines fill the exergue. Center is obliterated because of badly cracked die.
BL-6A1 → Copper
BL-6A2 → Brass
Variations:
1) A brass reverse uniface exists.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Regal Imitation - George III left) ND (1835) from Canadian provinces (Canada) made of Brass weighing 5.2 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.
