Nova Scotia 1 Penny - Victoria, 1840 – 1843

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Nova Scotia Nova Scotia
Currency Pound (1812 – 1860)
Coin type Token
Denomination 1 Penny
Year 1840 – 1843
Ruler Victoria (1837–1901)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 16.9
Diameter (mm) 34.2
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Penny from Nova Scotia. Issued from 1840 to 1843. Struck in Copper. Measures 34.2 mm and weighs 16.9 g.

Obverse
Young Victoria facing left surrounded by lettering.
Reverse
Thistle surrounded bt lettering, date below.
Edge
Engrailed

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1843  150K overdate variety exists 27%
1840  150K NS-2C1 76%
1840  — NS-2C1a
1840  — NS-2C2 3%
1840  — NS-2C3 3%

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