1/2 Penny - Bank of Upper Canada Token (1850 - 1857)
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Features
| Denomination | 1/2 Penny |
| Catalog Number | BR# 720 |
| Weight (g) | 7.94 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27.71 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.87 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Demonetized | |
| Token |
Obverse
Engraved by John Pinches
Lettering:
BANK OF UPPER CANADA
1854
BANK OF UPPER CANADA
1854
Reverse
Engraved by John Pinches
Lettering:
BANK TOKEN
ONE HALF-PENNY
BANK TOKEN
ONE HALF-PENNY
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 1,500,000 | Not Common | |
| 1850 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1852 | 1,500,000 | Not Common | |
| 1854 | 1,500,000 | Not Common | |
| 1857 | 3,000,000 | Not Common |