1/2 Penny payable by Carritt and Alport

€1.00
IssuerNova Scotia
Year1814
TypeEmergency coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (1812-1860)
CompositionCopper
Weight7.0 g
Dimensions28.8 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: Peter Wyon, Thomas Wyon the Elder
Reverse: Thomas Wyon the Elder
In circulation to
Reference(s) CCT#NS-9, Breton His#881
Obverse descriptionBust right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHALF PENNY TOKEN 1814
Reverse descriptionHMS Shannon sailing into port.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAYABLE BY CARRITT & ALPORT HALIFAX
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1814  - -
Catalog ID9711159380
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