1/2 Penny Bust and Harp - Imitation

€144,837.00
IssuerCanadian provinces
Year1820
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound
CompositionCopper
Weight7.5 g
Dimensions26.7 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (Blacksmith tokens)
Orientation3 o`clock ↑→
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CCT#BL-36
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust of George III facing right with nine leaves in the laurel wreath surrounded by a meaningless legend, in most cases unreadable.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHCOBRDGES III RUBUS
Reverse descriptionHarp facing right with nine strings and an ornamental top. The foot of the harp points to the `2` in the date. The Harp is surrounded by a legend and the date.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringRUMG EBUCAO BOUGO SO
(Translation: This is a `possible` interpretation.)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1820  - -
Catalog ID7231334030
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