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½ Penny - Rutherford Harbour Grace
1846 year| Copper | 8.1 g | 29.4 mm |
| Issuer | Newfoundland (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1846 |
| Value | ½ Penny = 1⁄24 Shilling = 1⁄480 Livre |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.1 g |
| Diameter | 29.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
A hanging sheep.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RUTHERFORD BROS.
HARBOUR GRACE
* NEWFOUNDLAND *
Edge
Plain
Comment
Composition: Copper, brassWeight: 7.5 - 8.8g
NF-1C1 Fine wool, long hooves, rosettes, medal axis
NF-1C2 Coarse wool, long hooves, rosettes, medal axis
NF-1C3 Coarse wool, short hooves, stars, medal axis
NF-1C4 Coarse wool, short hooves, stars, coinage axis
Although the RH appears below the coat-of-arms on the reverse, it is doubtful these tokens were actually struck by Ralph Heaton, as the coining equipment from Boulton and Watt did not arrive until the late 1840's.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny - Rutherford (Harbour Grace) 1846 from Newfoundland (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 8.1 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the province of Newfoundland before it became part of Canada.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1846 RH | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - Rutherford (Harbour Grace) 1846 coin.
