© ABC Coins & Tokens
© ABC Coins & Tokens
½ Penny Sloop Token - Commercial Change, Shovels/Anvil
1820 year| Brass | 6.5 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Upper Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1820 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Crossed shovels over anvil
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMMERCIAL CHANGE
1820
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Weight: 6.4 - 6.7gDiameter: 27.2 - 27.7mm
UC-9A1 Obv: Bowsprit points to final "A" of CANADA, Rev: Wide handles far from legend, Coin alignment
UC-9A2 Obv: Bowsprit points between "DA" of CANADA, Rev: Wide handles far from legend, Medal alignment
UC-9A3 Obv: Bowsprit points between "DA" of CANADA, Rev: Wide handles far from legend, Coin alignment
UC-9A4 Obv: Bowsprit points above final "A" of CANADA, Rev: Wide handles far from legend, Coin alignment
UC-9A5 Obv: Bowsprit points above final "A" of CANADA, Rev: Narrow handles near legend, Coin alignment
UC-9A6 As A1 but in brass, Coin alignment
The Sloop Tokens appear after 1825, some being openly antedated to evade the law of 1825 against private tokens. The law was openly ignored in Upper Canada, who were secure in their relative isolation from the commercial and political centre of Lower Canada.
At the time, the sloop was the chief means of transportation on the Great Lakes and far more reliable than any form of land transport. Rev. Henry Scadding said this sloop was a portrayal of the packet "Duke of Richmond", owned by a man named Oates.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Sloop Token - Commercial Change, Shovels/Anvil) 1820 from Upper Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Brass weighing 6.5 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the early 19th century in Canada, specifically in the province of Upper Canada, which is now known as Ontario. This coin was minted during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in the region, and private tokens like this one were issued by businesses and individuals to fill the gap. The Sloop Token was one of the most popular of these private tokens, and it features an image of a sloop, or a small sailing vessel, on one side and an anvil and shovels on the other. Despite its small denomination, this coin is highly sought after by collectors today due to its rarity and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Sloop Token - Commercial Change, Shovels/Anvil) 1820 coin.
