A classic 1815 Nova Scotia ½ Penny merchant token (Breton# 887) made of genuine British copper. Graded EF-40 by CCCS, this rare historical piece boasts sharp details and a fascinating backstory. A must-have for collectors of Canadian and colonial tokens!
- Denomination: ½ Penny
- Composition: Copper
- Obverse Description:
- The obverse features a right-facing portrait of King George III surrounded by the text ‘GENUINE BRITISH COPPER’ with the date ‘1815’ below.
- Reverse Description:
- The reverse depicts Britannia seated facing left, surrounded by the text ‘HALFPENNY’.
- Size: 28.1 mm
- Year: 1815