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½ Penny Ships, Colonies and Commerce - Cut knob ampersand ND
| Copper | 5.7 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Prince Edward Island (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1830-1835 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1790-1871) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.7 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Registration only.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SHIPS
COLONIES
&
COMMERCE
Engraver: Thomas Halliday
Edge
Plain
Comment
Early examples struck in America. Most of these coins were minted in Birmingham. There are four groups for classifying which type you have - the Bar, Ball, Club, and Cut knob Ampersand.► Breton - 997
► Charlton - (Look in the Comment part)
Presumably minted between 1830-1835.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Ships, Colonies and Commerce - Cut knob ampersand) ND (1830-1835) from Prince Edward Island (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 5.7 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 issued by private companies and individuals and was widely accepted as a means of exchange. It is a unique piece of history that highlights the resourcefulness and resilience of the people in the region during a time of economic hardship.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1830-1835) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Ships, Colonies and Commerce - Cut knob ampersand) ND (1830-1835) coin.
