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1815 1/2 Half Penny John Brown Halifax Nova Scotia Rare Canadian Token Coin
1815 1/2 Half Penny John Brown Halifax Nova Scotia Rare Canadian Token Coin
1815 1/2 Half Penny John Brown Halifax Nova Scotia Rare Canadian Token Coin

1815 1/2 Half Penny John Brown Halifax Nova Scotia Rare Canadian Token Coin

$ 105.6

Availability: 36 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
  • Denomination:
  • Certification: Uncertified

    Description

    ½ Penny
    John Brown, Halifax
    Features
    Country
    Canadian Provinces (Nova Scotia)
    (Canada)
    Type
    Token
    Year
    1815
    Value
    1/2 Penny (1/480)
    Currency
    Pound (
    1812-1860
    )
    Composition
    Copper
    Weight
    6.1 g
    Diameter
    25.9 mm
    Shape
    Round
    Orientation
    Medal alignment ↑↑
    Demonetized
    Yes
    References
    CCT# NS-16,  Brenton# 896
    Obverse
    Thistle surrounded by lettering.
    Lettering:
    NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT
    Translation:
    Legend in latin which means:
    "No one can strike me impunity."
    Reverse
    Ship sailing right surrounded by lettering.
    Lettering:
    PAYABLE AT THE STORE OF J BROWN
    Edge
    Reeded
    Comments
    Weight:  5.8 - 6.5g
    Diameter:  25.9 - 26.0mm
    Two Varieties Exist.
    → NS-16A1 - Copper, reeded edge
    → NS-16A2 - Silver, plain edge
    John Brown was a dry goods merchant in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
    The thistle is the national motto and flower of Scotland.
    (Proofs exist but are extremely rare!)