Catalogue
| Émetteur | Nova Scotia |
|---|---|
| Année | 1813 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Valeur | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Devise | Pound (1812-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Poids | 3.6 g |
| Diamètre | 22.4 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | Thomas Halliday |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | CCT#NS-18, Breton His#964 |
| Description de l’avers | Commerce seated left, holding laurel sprig in right hand and a winged caduceus in the left hand; a ship in the distance. Lettering around, date below. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers | TRADE & NAVIGATION 1813 |
| Description du revers | Denomination surrounded by lettering. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | PURE COPPER PREFERABLE TO PAPER . FARTHING TOKEN |
| Tranche | Plain |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
1813 - NS-18A - 1813 - NS-18B - |
| ID Numisquare | 6655821670 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: The 1813 Nova Scotia 1 Farthing, "Trade and Navigation," emerged during King George III's reign, a period of the Napoleonic Wars and War of 1812. British North America faced a chronic shortage of small denomination coinage. Issued to facilitate local commerce, this farthing underscored Nova Scotia's reliance on maritime trade and its aspirations as a thriving port colony, reflecting shipping's crucial economic role.
Artistry: While the specific engraver remains unrecorded, the coin adheres to early 19th-century British numismatic aesthetics, showing neoclassical influence. The obverse features a laureate bust of King George III facing right, encircled by "GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX." The reverse design powerfully illustrates the coin's theme, depicting a sailing ship, likely a merchant vessel, traversing waves, symbolizing Nova Scotia's vital maritime commerce. "NOVA SCOTIA. 1813. ONE FARTHING" completes the design.
Technical/Grading: Struck in copper, 22.4 mm and 3.6 grams, this farthing often exhibits variable strike quality, typical of colonial issues from private English mints. Key high-points for grading include the hair above the King's ear and the highest points of his laurel wreath on the obverse. On the reverse, the sails and rigging of the ship, along with waves below the hull, are critical areas to assess for sharpness. Full definition here signifies a premium strike, as weakness is common.