½ Penny Sir Isaac Brock
1812 year| Copper | 5.0 g | 26.6 mm |
| Issuer | Upper Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.0 g |
| Diameter | 26.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#99760 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIR ISAAC
BROOK, BART.
THE HERO OF
UPPER CANADA
WHO FELL IN THE
GLORIOUS BATTLE OF
QUEENSTOWN HEIGHT
ON THE 13 OCTR
1812
Edge
Plain and reeded
Comment
Weight: 4.9 - 5.1gDiameter: 26.4 - 26.9mm
UC-5A1 "Brook", reeded
UC-5A2 "Brook", plain
Sir Isaac Brock was the Commander of the British forces in Upper Canada. In July of 1812 he captured Detroit but, on October 13th of that year he died during the unsuccessful American invasion at Queenstown, Upper Canada.
These were the lightest Canadian coppers and were in use as early as 1814. The spelling "BROOK" is incorrect.
Note: A coin with an obverse of UC-6 and reverse of UC-5 is a modern mule created by Pobjoy Mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Sir Isaac Brock) 1812 from Upper Canada is that it was issued during a time of economic hardship and currency shortages in the region. The coin was made of copper and weighed 5.0 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin of its denomination at the time. Despite its relatively low value, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.