Nova Scotia ½ Penny - Victoria, 1840 – 1843

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Nova Scotia Nova Scotia
Currency Pound (1812 – 1860)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1840 – 1843
Ruler Victoria (1837–1901)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 8.7
Diameter (mm) 28.4
Thickness (mm) 1.68
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from Nova Scotia. Issued from 1840 to 1843. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.4 mm and weighs 8.7 g.

Obverse
Portrait of Queen Victoria facing left.
Reverse
Thistle surrounded by lettering.
Edge
Engrailed and plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf Comment Frequency
1843  300K — € 5,00 39%
1840  300K € 5,50 € 5,50 NS-1E1 31%
1840  — — € 24,00 NS-1E2 29%
1840  — — — NS-1E3 5%
1840  — — — NS-1E4 10%

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