token; trade halfpenny (Canada)

Production date
1815
 Description
Halfpenny Canadian trade token issued in Nova Scotia. On the obverse is a person with a bow, arrows and hunting dog and the words "COMMERCIAL CHANGE 1815". The reverse shows a sailing ship (sloop) sailing right with the legend "HALFPENNY TOKEN NOVASOCTIA".
Tokens were used in lower Canada during the small change shortage of the early 19th century.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
1815
Production place
Canada
Signature & date
Embossed on the obverse is "COMMERCIAL CHANGE 1815" and on the reverse is "HALFPENNY TOKEN NOVASCOTIA"
Associated date
1815
Associated place
Canada
Nova Scotia/Canada
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 2.8cm (Dia 1 1/8")
Accession number
1977-040-009

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