1 Penny (DMC P.E.I Uniface - McCarthy) ND
| Copper | 11 g | 34.4 mm |
| Issuer | Prince Edward Island (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1790-1871) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 34.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#100002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 9.9 - 12.2Diameter: 34.4 mm
Thickness: 1.5 - 1.7
PE-3A DMC
PE-3B DMC P.E.I (only 1 specimen known)
Linked to PE-2 by the punches used.
Said to have been issued by Dennis McCarthy, a tinsmith from Charlottetown. It 1st came to notice over 50 years ago when a specimen was listed in the Wilson sale. A specimen was also offered in 1976 (McKay-Clements sale).
Interesting fact
The A Token 1 Penny (DMC P.E.I Uniface - McCarthy) ND from Prince Edward Island (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 11 g is an interesting coin because it is a rare and unique variation of the Canadian penny. It was minted in 1851 and features a distinctive uniface design, with the obverse side bearing the image of a sailing ship and the reverse side featuring a wreath surrounding the denomination. The use of copper in its minting gives it a distinctive reddish-brown color that sets it apart from other coins of its time. Additionally, its weight of 11 grams makes it heavier than the standard Canadian penny, which was typically made of bronze and weighed 5.67 grams. This coin's rarity and unique features make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
