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½ Penny Token - Victoria
1843 year| Copper | 8.8 g | 28.2 mm |
| Issuer | New Brunswick (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1855-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1843 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1852-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.8 g |
| Diameter | 28.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
H.M.S New Brunswick sailing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW BRUNSWICK
HALF PENNY TOKEN
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 8.6 - 9.0gDiameter: 28.2 - 28.3mm
NB-1A1 Three complete groups of heraldic flowers in queen's diadem; Proofs exist
NB-1A2 Two complete groups of heraldic flowers, third group has the thistle missing
Minor variations exist in ship's rigging.
Cast copies exist.
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny Token - Victoria 1843 from New Brunswick (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 8.8 g is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1843 | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny Token - Victoria 1843 coin.
