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½ Penny Sailing Ship Design - R.W. Owen Ropery ND
1824 year| Copper | 7.8 g | 26.7 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1824 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 26.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#99307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lettering surrounded by rope.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
R.W OWEN
MONTREAL
ROPERY
Edge
Engrailed
Comment
This token was issued shortly before Owen sold out to J.A. Converse, against whose larger, steam-powered ropery he could not compete. The population of this token is placed at 7 specimens.Forgeries exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Sailing Ship Design - R.W. Owen Ropery) ND (1824) from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 7.8 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the Canadian provinces during a time when there was a shortage of official currency. This coin was created by a private company, R.W. Owen Ropery, and was used as a substitute for the official Canadian penny, which was in short supply at the time. This coin was made of copper and had a unique sailing ship design, which made it easily recognizable and distinct from other coins in circulation. Despite being a privately issued coin, it was widely accepted and used as a form of payment in many parts of Canada. This coin is now a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, and its unique history and design make it a fascinating piece of Canadian numismatic history.
