Canadian provinces ½ Penny, 1835

Imitation - Ships, Colonies and Commerce

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Canadian provinces Canadian provinces
Currency Pound
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1835
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 5.5
Diameter (mm) 26.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from Canadian provinces. Issued in 1835. Struck in Copper. Measures 26.5 mm and weighs 5.5 g.

Obverse
A frigate sailing to the right flying an ensign drooping almost to the deck. Beading around rim.
Reverse
4 line inscription. Beading around rim. First "S" in SHIPS is over the the first "O" in COLONIES.
Edge
Plain.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1835)  — BL-24A1 63%
ND (1835)  — BL-24A2 4%
ND (1835)  — BL-24A3 8%
ND (1835)  — BL-24A4 13%

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