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½ Penny Regal Imitation - George III left ND
1835 year| Copper | 5.2 g | 27.4 mm |
| Issuer | Canadian provinces (Canada) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1835 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 27.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Crude Britannia seated right with spear and spray of leaves
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 5.0 - 5.4gObverse: Similar to BL-1 but eyebrows flush with forehead, neck merges into the chin, and mouth is more open. Back of head is incomplete. Loops of bow are small and the ribbons are of equal length.
Reverse: A tall, thin Britannia copied from the English regal copper of 1770-1775 with a small 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 5.2 g is that it was used as a substitute for the official British coinage in Canada during the 19th century. Due to a shortage of British coins, private companies and individuals began minting their own coins, known as "token coins," to use as currency. These token coins were often made of cheaper metals, like copper, and had a lower value than official British coins. Despite their lower value, they were widely accepted and used in everyday transactions in Canada. This coin is a rare and interesting example of a token coin from this time period.
