John Brown store - HalfPenny Token (1815) - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Country: Canadian provinces, Halifax, Nova Scotia. King George III 
(Canada) Private Issue (John Brown).
Type: Token
Years: ND (1815)
Value: 1/2 Penny (1/480)
Currency: Pound (1812-1860)
Composition: Copper
Grade: VF (Holed)
Weight: 5.8 g
Diameter: 26 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes
References: CCT# NS-16A1, Breton# 896

Obverse:
Thistle in centre, Latin legend around.

Lettering:
NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT 

Translation: "No one can strike me impunity"

Reverse:
Ship sailing right, legend around.

Lettering:
PAYABLE AT THE STORE OF J BROWN

Edge:
Reeded

Comments:
Weight:  5.8 - 6.5g
Diameter:  25.9 - 26.0mm

Two Varieties Exist.
→ NS-16A1 - Copper, reeded edge
→ NS-16A2 - Silver, plain edge

John Brown was a dry goods merchant in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The thistle is the national motto and flower of Scotland.
(Proofs exist but are extremely rare!)

Referenz : CCT# NS-16A1, Breton# 896

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...

Sammlung : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens