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½ Penny Speed the Plough ND
| Copper | 5.6 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | Prince Edward Island (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1855-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1859-1860 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1790-1871) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1130 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Plow facing right with lettering above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPEED THE
PLOUGH
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 5.2 - 6.0gDiameter: 25.9 - 26.1mm
PE-5A Clevis reverse, medal axis.
PE-5B1 Hook reverse, medal axis (Ralph Heaton & Sons)
PE-5B2 Hook reverse, coin axis (Ralph Heaton & Sons)
Minor obverse variations exist in the size and shape of the tail and the lower fin. Reverse variations exist in the placement of the crossbar on the clevis. Large quantities of the hook variety were exported to Newfoundland.
Clift, Wood & Co. of Charlottetown are credited with 1st importing this token into Prince Edward Island.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Speed the Plough) ND (1859-1860) from Prince Edward Island (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 5.6 g is that it was used as a substitute for the official Canadian currency, the Canadian penny, during a period of currency shortage in the province.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1860) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Speed the Plough) ND (1859-1860) coin.
