½ Penny Pure copper preferable to paper, Canada

½ Penny Pure copper preferable to paper, Canada, 1820-1830 obverse image½ Penny Pure copper preferable to paper, Canada, 1820-1830 reverse image
½ Penny Pure copper preferable to paper coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Canada flagCanada
  • Years of Minting:
    1820-1830
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Token
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    n/a
  • Mint:
    n/a
½ Penny Pure copper preferable to paper Reference Price

Reference Price

$35.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

½ Penny Pure copper preferable to paper Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

5 - Line inscription within beaded border.

Engraver:

Thomas Halliday

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Irishman holding a shamrock and stick within a wreath.

Engraver:

Thomas Halliday

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

½ Penny Pure copper preferable to paper Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

Reverse:

PURE COPPER PREFERABLE TO PAPER

½ Penny Pure copper preferable to paper Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper

Size

½ Penny Pure copper preferable to paper sizes
  • Weight:6.7 g
  • Diameter:27.7 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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