© Mark240590
© Mark240590
1 Penny British Colonies
1825 year| Copper | 9.7 g | 27.9 mm |
| Issuer | Canadian provinces (Canada) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1825 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.7 g |
| Diameter | 27.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1971 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#63999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Commerce seated on cotton bale left holding an olive Branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TO FACILITATE TRADE
1825
Edge
Plain
Comment
Minted for use in Jamaica and CanadaInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (British Colonies) 1825 from Canadian provinces (Canada) made of Copper weighing 9.7g is that it was used as a substitute for the official British coinage during a period of currency shortage in the early 19th century. The coin was issued by private companies and merchants in the Canadian provinces, and it was accepted as legal tender for small transactions. Despite its low value, the coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in the region during a time of economic growth and development.