British Canada, Nova Scotia 1856 Penny Token (Victoria/Mayflower, Numista 22498)

BRITISH CANADA, Nova Scotia
Time of Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
CU Penny Token (33.18mm, 14.92g, 12h)
Dated 1856. Heaton (Birmingham) mint
Obverse: VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR:REG:F:D:, crowned portrait of Queen Victoria left; LCW at base of neck, date below
Reverse: PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA above mayflower plant; ONE PENNY TOKEN below
References: Numista 22498

Smooth brown copper toning.

"This was the first official (government-approved) coin of Nova Scotia. The reverse design, a sprig of mayflower, is now the provincial flower and is considered one of the most beautiful coins made for North America."

- Numista webpage

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