This ICCS-certified VF-30 1815 ½ Penny token (N#4543) from Nova Scotia is a rare and historical piece. Featuring George III and Britannia, it’s an exceptional token of early Canadian numismatics, minted during the peak of token circulation.
- Denomination: ½ Penny
- Composition: Copper
- Obverse Description:
- Right-facing portrait of George III surrounded by the text ‘HALFPENNY TOKEN,’ with the date ‘1815’ below.
- Reverse Description:
- Britannia facing left, holding a trident and olive branch, surrounded by the text ‘GENUINE BRITISH COPPER.’
- Size: 25.9 mm
- Year: 1815
Holder has permanent marker written on it.