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½ Penny - Rutherford "St John's" ND
1841 year| Copper | 9.7 g | 28.8 mm |
| Issuer | Newfoundland (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1841 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.7 g |
| Diameter | 28.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#97916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
A hanging sheep.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
R & I.S. RUTHERFORD
ST. JOHN'S
* NEWFOUNDLAND *
Engravers: Boulton, Watt
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 8.7 - 10.6gDiameter: 28.7 - 28.9mm
NF-1A1 Copper, Coin alignment
NF-1A2 Copper, Medal alignment
NF-1A3 Brass, Medal alignment
NF-1A4 Brass, Coin alignment
A variety exists (brass) where the apostrophe in St. John's almost touches the right hind foot of the fleece.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token ½ Penny - Rutherford ("St John's") ND (1841) from Newfoundland (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 9.7 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the province of Newfoundland in the mid-19th century, despite not being officially sanctioned by the government. This coin was one of many tokens issued by private companies and individuals in the province during this time period, as there was a shortage of official currency. It's a fascinating example of how people can adapt and find solutions to financial challenges, even in the absence of formal institutions.
