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½ Penny - Victoria
| Copper | 8.7 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1855-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1840-1843 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1812-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.7 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.68 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Thistle surrounded by lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALFPENNY TOKEN
1840
Edge
Engrailed and plain
Comment
Weight: 8.6 - 8.8gDiameter: 28.0 - 28.8mm
NS-1E1 Large "0" in date
NS-1E2 Medium "0" in date
NS-1E3 Small "0" in date, plain edge
NS-1E4 Small "0" in date, engrailed edge
As with earlier issues, these tokens were circulated without imperial authority.
Proofs of NS-1E1 exist.
Crude cast forgeries exit.
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny - Victoria 1840-1843 from Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 8.7 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. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - Victoria 1840-1843 coin.
