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½ Penny Regal Imitation - George III left ND
1835 year| Brass | 6.1 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | Canadian provinces (Canada) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1835 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crude Britannia seated right with spear and spray of leaves
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 6.0 - 6.3gObverse: Large bust with long nose and pointed chin. Plain bow. Cuirass has horizontal lines in front.
Reverse: Large, broad-shouldered Britannia with a short, thin left forearm.
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 6.1 g is that it was used as a form of currency in Canada during the 19th century, specifically in the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Despite being made of brass, the coin was designed to resemble the British halfpenny, with the image of King George III on one side and a crown on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
