Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Nova Scotia |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1813 |
| Loại | Emergency coin |
| Mệnh giá | 1/2 Penny (1⁄480) |
| Tiền tệ | Pound (1812-1860) |
| Chất liệu | Copper |
| Trọng lượng | 7.4 g |
| Đường kính | 27.2 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round |
| Kỹ thuật | Milled |
| Hướng | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | Thomas Haliday |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | Breton His#966, CCT#AM-1 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Ship sailing right |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước | FOR GENERAL ACCOMMODATION· |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Face value. This token could not be attributed to any particular region. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau | ·PURE COPPER PREFERABLE TO PAPER HALF PENNY TOKEN |
| Cạnh | Engrailled or plain. |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
ND (1813) - AM-1A1 - ND (1813) - AM-1A2 - ND (1813) - AM-1A3 - ND (1813) - AM-1A3a - ND (1813) - AM-1A4 - |
| ID Numisquare | 1045283680 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: This 1813 Nova Scotia 1/2 Penny "For general accommodation" addressed a critical currency shortage in British North America during the Napoleonic Wars and War of 1812. Under King George III, the colony lacked official small change, impeding commerce. This provincial token, not a royal issue, was a vital local solution, demonstrating Nova Scotia's economic pragmatism and the challenges of establishing a stable monetary system in the colonies.
Artistry: Likely by an uncredited engraver at a private British mint, the design reflects utilitarian aesthetic of early 19th-century token coinage. Its stylistic school is a simplified Neoclassicism, prioritizing legibility. The obverse typically features a ship, symbolizing Nova Scotia's maritime trade. The reverse displays the denomination, issuer, and date within a wreath, often integrating the "For general accommodation" legend, clearly stating its practical purpose.
Technical/Grading: Struck on a 7.4-gram, 27.2-millimeter copper planchet, this token exhibits technical qualities common for its period. High-points prone to wear include the ship's mastheads and rigging, and the wreath details and central lettering. Strike quality is often variable, with many examples showing softness in intricate areas, typical of early 19th-century copper production. Planchet imperfections like minor laminations or surface granularity are characteristic, reflecting contemporary manufacturing standards.