1/2 Penny - Hosterman and Etter

€1.00
IssuerNova Scotia
Year1814
TypeEmergency coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (1812-1860)
CompositionCopper
Weight8.4 g
Dimensions27.7 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Thomas Halliday
In circulation to
Reference(s) CCT#NS-10A, Breton His#882
Obverse descriptionDraped and laureate bust right within a circle surrounded by lettering, date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHALFPENNY TOKEN 1814
Reverse descriptionMerchants exchange Building - Halifax, Nova Scotia in the centre surrounded by lettering.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAYABLE BY HOSTERMAN & ETTER • HALIFAX •
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1814  - -
Catalog ID2102177580
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