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1 Penny - Victoria
| Copper | 16.9 g | 34.2 mm |
| Issuer | Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1855-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1840-1843 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1812-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.9 g |
| Diameter | 34.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#31799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 48% |
Reverse
Thistle surrounded bt lettering, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY TOKEN
1840
Edge
Engrailed
Comment
Weight: 16.4 - 17.4gDiameter: 34.0 - 34.5mm
NS-2C1 7 fringes of hair (pictured), Copper, coin alignment
NS-2C1a 7 fringes of hair, Silver, coin alignment
NS-2C2 5 fringes of hair, coin alignment
NS-2C3 4 fringes of hair, medal alignment
Crude cast forgeries are known.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - Victoria 1840-1843 from Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 16.9g is that it was used as a substitute for the official Canadian coinage during a period of currency shortage in the mid-19th century. The coin was issued by private companies and banks in Nova Scotia and was accepted as legal tender in the province. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - Victoria 1840-1843 coin.
