© CGB
© CGB
½ Penny Victoria Nobis Est ND
| Copper | 8.8 g | 28.1 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1811-1813 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.8 g |
| Diameter | 28.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.74 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#53297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Britannia seated left holding olive branch and sceptre or spear, at her side the union shield; a ship in the distance. In the exergue, laurel sprigs.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HALFPENNY TOKEN
Edge
Engrailed
Comment
Weight: 8.5 - 9.0Diameter: 28.0 - 28.3mm
LC-49A1 Overstruck
LC-49A2 Not overstruck
The bust on the Obverse is an unknown person there are many theories most prevalent being Nelson but nothing is conclusive. Usually stuck over Guppy halfpennies.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Victoria Nobis Est) ND (1811-1813) from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 8.8 g is that it was used as a substitute for the official British halfpenny coin, which was scarce in the colonies at the time. The token was issued by private companies and individuals and was accepted as legal tender in many parts of Lower Canada. Despite its unofficial status, the coin remained in circulation for several years and is now considered a valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1811-1813) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Victoria Nobis Est) ND (1811-1813) coin.
