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½ Penny Token
1816 year| Copper | 4.9 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1816 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1812-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crossed shovels within circle surrounded by lettering.
Lettering: HALF PENNY TOKEN *
Edge
Plain
Comment
This token was discovered in 1988, the first significant find in over 75 years. Based on BL-31, NS-15, and NS-30 it has been linked to Nova Scotia.Only one known.
Interesting fact
The Token ½ Penny Token 1816 from Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 4.9 g is a rare and valuable coin. It is considered a significant historical artifact, as it was issued during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in Nova Scotia, and private tokens like this one were used as a substitute for official currency. This coin is particularly interesting because it was made of copper, which was a common material for tokens at the time, but it is now a rare and valuable collector's item. Additionally, the fact that it was issued in 1816 makes it a unique piece of history, as it was during a time of great change and development in Nova Scotia and the rest of Canada.
