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½ Penny Token ND
1830 year| Copper | 6.2 g | 28.1 mm |
| Issuer | New Brunswick (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1830 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1852-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 28.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#97411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ST. JOHN'S N.B.
HALFPENNY
* TOKEN *
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This piece was not known to Breton.The token was refused because the city named is the capital of Newfoundland, not New Brunswick.
Interesting fact
The Token ½ Penny Token ND (1830) from New Brunswick (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 6.2 g is a rare and valuable coin. It is considered a token coin, which means it was issued by a private entity, rather than a government, and was used as a substitute for official currency. This coin is particularly interesting because it was issued during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in New Brunswick, and it helped to fill that gap. Additionally, the fact that it was made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal, makes it even more remarkable that it has survived in such good condition. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a valuable piece of numismatic history.
