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½ Penny Token Convenience of Trade
1814 year| Copper | 5.6 g | 28.2 mm |
| Issuer | Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1814 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1812-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 28.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Ship sailing right surrounded by lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF TRADE *
Engraver: William Stephen Mossop
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 5.4 - 5.8gDiameter: 27.7 - 28.8mm
NS-8A1 Copper
NS-8A2 Brass
This halfpenny token was struck by William Stephen Mossop of Dublin. The reverse is from an anonymous Irish token of 1804.
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny Token (Convenience of Trade) 1814 from Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 5.6 g is an interesting coin because it was used as a substitute for the official British halfpenny coin, which was in short supply in Nova Scotia at the time. The token was issued by local merchants and traders to facilitate trade and commerce, and it was accepted as legal tender in the province. This coin is a unique piece of Canadian numismatic history, showcasing the resourcefulness and innovation of the people of Nova Scotia in the face of economic challenges.
