1/2 Penny payable by Carritt and Alport

Issuer Nova Scotia
Year 1814
Type Emergency coin
Value 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Pound (1812-1860)
Composition Copper
Weight 7.0 g
Diameter 28.8 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s) Obverse: Peter Wyon, Thomas Wyon the Elder
Reverse: Thomas Wyon the Elder
In circulation to
Reference(s) CCT#NS-9, Breton His#881
Obverse description Bust right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HALF PENNY TOKEN 1814
Reverse description HMS Shannon sailing into port.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PAYABLE BY CARRITT & ALPORT HALIFAX
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 1814 - -
Numisquare ID 9711159380
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