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½ Penny Regal Imitation - George III right, uniface ND
1835 year| Copper | 5.9 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | Canadian provinces (Canada) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1835 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.9 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (Blacksmith tokens) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#144253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Regal Imitation - George III right, uniface) ND (1835) from Canadian provinces (Canada) made of Copper weighing 5.9 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 created by a private company, the "Regal Imitation Company," and was intended to be used for small transactions. Despite being made of copper, the coin was designed to resemble the official British halfpenny, with an image of King George III on one side and a blank reverse. The coin's unusual design and origins make it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
