Lower Canada ½ Penny, 1814

Richard Hurd

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Lower Canada Lower Canada
Currency Pound
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1814
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.5
Diameter (mm) 28.1
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from Lower Canada. Issued in 1814. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.1 mm and weighs 5.5 g.

Obverse
Within a circle, a ship (to left), with topsails set, masts lean towards left. Lettering around, date below. Beaded border
Reverse
A monogram of Richard Hurd within a thick continuous wreath composed of oak leaves and acorns. Beaded border
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1814  — LC-51A1 26%
1814  — LC-51A2 68%
1814  — LC-51A3 11%

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