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1 Penny (P.E.I Uniface - McCausland) ND
| Copper | 9.0 g | 35.0 mm |
| Issuer | Prince Edward Island (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1790-1871) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.0 g |
| Diameter | 35.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#100000 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 6.4 - 12.86 gDiameter: 34.0 - 36.0 mm
Thickness: 1.3 - 1.7 mm
This token was issued by Peter McCausland, a prosperous farmer and fisherman who owned the island of Rustico. They constituted the first local currency on the island. This crude token was so variable in weight that it is difficult to believe it would have been accepted, even with the depreciated standard of the local currency.
Interesting fact
The A Token 1 Penny (P.E.I Uniface - McCausland) ND from Prince Edward Island (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 9.0 g is a rare and valuable coin. It is estimated that only 1000 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
