Historic 1814 ½ Penny token issued by Hosterman & Etter in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This well-preserved piece highlights early Canadian commerce, graded EF-40 by ICCS.
- Denomination: ½ Penny
- Composition: Copper
- Obverse Description:
- Obverse depicts the building of Hosterman & Etter with the text ‘PAYABLE BY HOSTERMAN & ETTER HALIFAX.’
- Reverse Description:
- Reverse features a thistle design with the text ‘HALF PENNY TOKEN 1814.’
- Size: Unknown
- Year: 1814