Discover my collection in 3D
Virtual Gallery
Country: Canada, Provincial Colonial, Pre-Confederation
King: George IV (1820-1830) of Great Britain
Type: Token
Years: ND ca.1820-1830
Value: 1 Farthing (1/960)
Currency: Token (Birmingham Mint)
Grade: VF+
Composition: Copper
Weight: 3.1 g
Diameter: 20.1 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: -
Obverse:
Bust right, lettering above.
Lettering: COLUMBIA
Reverse:
Justice right.
Edge:
Plain.
Comments:
Copper farthing-sized pieces which are commonly called "Columbia farthing tokens". They often have a single word "Columbia" as the legend. Popular opinion places the origin in Britain, possibly minted in Birmingham circa 1820-1830.
The bust on the tokens has been attributed to both the Duke of Wellington (Britain) and Simon Bolivar (Columbia). Whilst the figure on the reverse has been attributed to both Britannia and Justice.
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...
Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens