Distinctive feature Imitation (Ancient)
Edge Plain
Face value 1/2 penny
Metal Brass
Rarity NC - Uncommon
Year of issue 1820
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Country: Canadian provinces (Canada)
King George IV (1820-1830)
Type: Token
Years: 1820 (1820-1835)
Value: 1/2 Penny (1/480)
Currency: Pound
Composition: Brass
Grade: VF/F (Corroded reverse)
Weight: 5.3 g
Diameter: 27 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes
References: CCT# BL-35A2, Breton His# 1012
Obverse:
Laureate bust facing left. Very crude with poorly cut curls. The cuirass has seven flaps. The laurel wreath has six leaves. Anepigraph.
Reverse:
Harp facing left. The harp has ten strings with the first attached to the wing. The foot of the harp points between the "1" and "8" of the date, if the date is present. A large centrally positioned dot appears among the strings.
Lettering:
1820
Edge:
Plain
CommentS:
Weight: 4.9 - 5.5g
Diameter: 27.4 - 27.5mm
Alignment: Medal or 90 degrees
BL-35A1 Copper
BL-35A2 Brass
Reference : CCT# BL-35A2, Breton His# 1012
Source : https://www.coinsandcanada.com/tokens-me...
Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens