1/2 Penny Richard Hurd

€78,494.00
IssuerLower Canada
Year1814
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound
CompositionCopper
Weight5.5 g
Dimensions28.1 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Thomas Halliday
In circulation to
Reference(s) CCT#LC-51, Breton His#990
Obverse descriptionWithin a circle, a ship (to left), with topsails set, masts lean towards left. Lettering around, date below. Beaded border
Obverse script
Obverse letteringHALF PENNY TOKEN 1814
Reverse descriptionA monogram of Richard Hurd within a thick continuous wreath composed of oak leaves and acorns. Beaded border
Reverse script
Reverse letteringR H
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1814  - LC-51A1 -
1814  - LC-51A2 -
1814  - LC-51A3 -
Catalog ID3072066010
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