George IV - HalfPenny Token 1823 - Nova Scotia (ex.4, var. no Hyphen)

Country: Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) 
Type: Token
Years: 1823 
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling = 1/480 Pound (1/480)
Currency: Pound (1812-1860)
Composition: Copper
Grade: VF (Damages Obverse)
Weight: 9 g
Diameter: 29 mm
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Mintage: -
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes
References: CCT# NS-1B1, Breton His# 867

Obverse:
Left looking wreathed portrait of George IV.

Lettering: PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA

Reverse:
A thistle surrounded by lettering.

Lettering:
HALFPENNY TOKEN
1823

Edge:
Engrailed.

Comments:
Weight:  8.8 - 9.7g
Diameter:  28.2 - 28.8mm

NS-1B1  Stem does not touch top of 8
NS-1B2  Stem does touch top of 8

Cast copies exist.

Riferimento : CCT# NS-1B1, Breton His# 867

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces9...

Collezione : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens