George III - HalfPenny Token 1815 Trade & Navigation - Nova Scotia

Country: Canadian provinces, Nova Scotia. 
King George III of Great Britain
Type: Token
Years: 1815
Value: 1/2 Penny (1/480)
Currency: Pound (1812-1860)
Composition: Copper
Grade: VF/F
Weight: 7.98 g
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Diameter: 27 mm
Mintage: Unknow
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes
References: CCT# NS-23A2, Breton His# 888

Obverse:
Bust right surrounded by lettering.

Lettering:
HALFPENNY TOKEN
1815

Engraver: Thomas Halliday.

Reverse:
Ship sailing right, legend around.

Lettering:
SUCCESS TO NAVIGATION & TRADE

Engraver: Thomas Halliday.

Edge:
Plain.

Comments:
Weight:  7.4 - 8.4g
Diameter:  27.6 - 27.7mm

NS-23A1 - 2 upper laurel leaves & large flag.
NS-23A2 - 2 upper laurel leaves & small flag.
NS-23A3 - 1 upper laurel leaf & large flag.
NS-23A4. - 1 upper laurel leaf & small flag.

Nova Scotia depended on shipbuilding and trade with Great Britain, the United States, and the West Indies and these tokens were readily accepted.

Riferimento : CCT# NS-23, Breton His# 888

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

Collezione : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens