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1 Penny - George IV
| Copper | 17.2 g | 34.2 mm |
| Issuer | Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1824-1832 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1812-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 17.2 g |
| Diameter | 34.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Thistle surrounded by lettering, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY TOKEN
1824
Edge
Engrailed
Comment
Weight: 17.0 - 17.4gDiameter: 34.1 - 34.3mm
NS-2A1 Laurel crown with 4 upper leaves, coin or medal alignment
NS-2A2 Laurel crown with 3 thin upper leaves, reverse has double cut "K" in TOKEN, coin alignment
NS-2A3 Laurel crown with 3 thick upper leaves, "E" in PROVINCE is defective, coin alignment
NS-2A4 Laurel crown with upper leaf touching "F" of OF, coin alignment
NS-2A4a Same as above but in silver
NS-2A5 Mule of A4 obverse and A2 reverse, coin alignment
Interesting fact
The A Token 1 Penny - George IV 1824-1832 from Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 17.2 g is an interesting coin because it was created during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in Nova Scotia, and private companies and individuals began issuing their own tokens to fill the gap. This coin is an example of one of those tokens, and it features an image of King George IV on one side and a simple design on the other. Despite its humble origins, this coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1824 | 217776 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1832 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - George IV 1824-1832 coin.
