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½ Penny Thomas Halliday
1812 year| Copper | 8.7 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.7 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
Commerce seated left on a bale; in her right hand, scales; in the left, a cornucopia; in the distance a ship. On the ground at the right, H , the head of Commerce does not touch Y and here are 5 ears of corn of equal length radiating neatly from the cornucopia
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF PENNY TOKEN
1812
Engraver: Thomas Halliday
Edge
Central diagonal milling \\\\
Comment
Weight: 8.2 - 8.6Diameter: 28.3 - 28.9mm
LC-46A1 Four top leaves on laureate, four Jewel pin, no cannonballs touch the bale.
LC-46A2 Two top leaves on laureate, six Jewel pin, cannonballs touch the bale.
LC-46A3 Four top leaves on laureate, four Jewel pin, cannonballs touch the bale.
These tokens were struck and used in England Until 1817 when they were ordered to be removed, they were then shipped to Canada.
The Halliday mintmark must appear on this token.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Thomas Halliday) 1812 from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 8.7 g is that it was used as a substitute for the official British coinage, which was scarce in the region at the time. This coin was issued by Thomas Halliday, a merchant in Montreal, and was accepted as legal tender in the province. It features a simple design, with the denomination "1/2 PENNY" on one side and a crown on the other. Despite its humble appearance, this coin is now a highly sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1812 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Thomas Halliday) 1812 coin.
