1/2 Penny - Halifax

Issuer Nova Scotia
Year 1815
Type Emergency coin
Value 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Pound (1812-1860)
Composition Copper
Weight 6.3 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s) Thomas Halliday
In circulation to
Reference(s) CCT#NS-27, Breton His#889
Obverse description Bust facing right with value above and date below.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HALFPENNY TOKEN 1815
Reverse description Ship sailing right with lettering below.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering HALIFAX
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 1815 - NS-27A1 -
1815 - NS-27A2 -
1815 - NS-27A3 -
Numisquare ID 7700703610
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