Nova Scotia ½ Penny - Victoria, 1843

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Nova Scotia Nova Scotia
Currency Pound (1812 – 1860)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1843
Ruler Victoria (1837–1901)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 8.6
Diameter (mm) 28.4
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from Nova Scotia. Issued in 1843. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.4 mm and weighs 8.6 g.

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

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1843  300K NS-1F1 58%
1843  — NS-1F2 3%
1843  — NS-1F3 6%
1843  — NS-1F4 16%
1843  — NS-1F5 32%

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