Upper Canada 1832 - HalfPenny Token - John Walker & Co.

Country: Toronto, Upper Canada - Canadian provinces                                        
Private Issue (John Walker & Co)
Type: Token
Year: 1832 (Under the rule of William IV)
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/480 Pound (1/480)
Currency: Pound
Composition: Copper
Weight: 8.1 g
Diameter: 28 mm
Mint: Birmingham
Grade: F/VG
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes
References: CCT# UC-14, Breton# 732

Obverse:
Laureate Bust of George IV (*) and around him the legend .

Lettering: PROVINCE OF UPPER CANADA

Reverse:
Britannia seated left
Date in exergue

Lettering:
HALFPENNY TOKEN
1832

Edge:
Engrailed

Comments:
Weight: 28.1 - 28.3g
Diameter: 28.1 - 28.3mm

* This token was procured by John Walker & Co. of Birmingham and incorrectly bears the bust of George IV. It is not known whether this token is semi-regal or private. 

Riferimento : CCT# UC-14, Breton# 732

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...

Collezione : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens