Rutherford Bros - HalfPenny Token 1841 - St. John, Newfoundland

Country: St. John, Newfoundland
Type: Token - Private Issue (Rutherford Brothers) 
Year: 1841
Value: 1/2 Penny (1/480)
Currency: Pound
Composition: Copper
Weight: 8.7 g
Diameter: 29 mm
Mint: Soho
Grade: VF/F
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: CCT# NF-1B2, Breton# 952

Obverse:
The Rutherford family's Coat-of-Arms.

Lettering:
PER MARE PER TERRA
1841

Engraver: Boulton, Watt, Soho Mint

Reverse:

A hanging sheep.

Lettering:
R & I.S. RUTHERFORD
ST. JOHN'S
* NEWFOUNDLAND *

Engraver: Boulton, Watt, Soho Mint

Edge:
Smooth

Comments:
Weight: 9.0 - 10.4g
Diameter: 28.8 - 29.5mm

NF-1B1 Copper, Coin alignment
NF-1B2 Copper, Medal alignment
NF-1B3 Brass, Medal alignment

Référence : CCT# NF-1B2, Breton# 952

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces6...

Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens