Victoria - Half Penny 1854 - New Brunswick

Country: New Brunswick, Canadian Provinces - Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type: Token
Year: 1854
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling = 1/480 Pound (1/480)
Currency: Pound (1852-1860)
Composition: Copper
Weight: 7.75 g
Diameter: 28.4 mm
Mintage: 864,000
Grade: AU50
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: CCT# NB-1B, Breton# 912

Obverse:
Left profile of Victoria.

Lettering:
VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA
1854

Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse:
H.M.S New Brunswick sailing left.

Lettering:
· NEW BRUNSWICK ·
HALF PENNY CURRENCY

Edge:
Smooth

Comments:
Weight: 7.6 - 8.2g
Diameter: 28.2 - 28.4mm

Obverse:  Minor variations in placement of 4.
Reverse:  Minor variations of 4, 5, or 6 lines in the mizzenmast.
Very rare proofs exist.

Reference : CCT# NB-1B, Breton# 912

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens