1/2 Penny Pure copper preferable to paper

Issuer Canadian provinces
Year 1820-1830
Type Emergency coin
Value 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Pound
Composition Copper
Weight 6.7 g
Diameter 27.7 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Thomas Halliday
In circulation to
Reference(s) Breton His#1009, CCT#AM- 4
Obverse description Irishman holding a shamrock and stick within a wreath.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description 5 - Line inscription within beaded border.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PURE COPPER PREFERABLE TO PAPER
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage ND (1820-1830) - -
Numisquare ID 5287819810
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