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Country: Nova Scotia, Canadian provinces
Private issue: Starr & Shannon
King George III (1760-1820)
Type: Token
Years: 1815
Value: 1/2 Penny (1/480)
Currency: Pound (1812-1860)
Composition: Copper
Grade: VF30
Weight: 7.5 g
Diameter: 28 mm
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes
References: CCT# NS-11A3, Breton# 884
Obverse:
An indian hunter with a bow, an arrow and a dog. Legend around and date in exergue.
Lettering:
STARR & SHANNON HALIFAX
· 1815 ·
Engraver: John Sheriff.
Reverse:
A ship sailing right in the center, legend around.
Lettering:
HALFPENNY TOKEN
NOVASCOTIA
Edge:
Plain or engrailed.
Comments:
Diameter: 27.7 - 28.1mm
Thin flan: Weight: 5.8 - 6.0g
Thickness: 1.2mm
Thick flan: Weight: 7.2 - 7.8g
Thickness: 1.6mm
NS-11A1 - Thin flan, plain edge, also found without arrow fletching
NS-11A2 - Thick flan, plain edge.
NS-11A3 - Thick flan, Engrailed edge, also found with arrow fletching
Starr & Shannon were in the hardware business.
Proofs exist.
Cast copies exist.
Other references :
► Courteau# : 339
► Willey# : 340
Referência : CCT# NS-11A3, Breton# 884
Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces7...
Coleção : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens