Upper Canada ½ Penny, 1821
Sloop Token - Commercial Change, Cask
Information
Country
Upper Canada
Upper Canada
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1821
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6.4
Diameter (mm)
27.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from Upper Canada. Issued in 1821. Struck in Copper. Measures 27.4 mm and weighs 6.4 g.
- Obverse
- Sloop sailing right with lettering top and bottom.
- Reverse
- Cask marked "JAMAICA" with lettering above and date below.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1821 | — |
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