1/2 Penny - George IV

€4,913.00
IssuerNova Scotia
Year1823-1832
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (1812-1860)
CompositionCopper
Weight9.03 g
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness1.70 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CCT#NS-1A, Breton His#867
Obverse descriptionLeft-looking wreathed portrait of George IV. Addition of hyphen between NOVA and SCOTIA
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPROVINCE OF NOVA - SCOTIA
Reverse descriptionA thistle surrounded by lettering. Date below
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHALFPENNY TOKEN 1823
EdgeEngrailed
Mint
Mintage1823  - NS-1A1 - 400 000
1823  - NS-1A2 -
1823  - NS-1A3 -
1823  - NS-1A4 -
1823  - NS-1A5 -
1823  - NS-1A6 -
1824  - see NS-1C - 118 636
1832  - see NS-1D - 800 000
Catalog ID8437729440
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