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Lot #67: 1852 Half Penny Bank of Upper Canada Coin

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Location:

Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 7M4

Pickup:

Sat, May 23 2026 Category A: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

1852 Half Penny Bank of Upper Canada Coin This copper coin is an 1852 Half Penny Bank of Upper Canada Token. These tokens were issued prior to Canadian Confederation to help alleviate a chronic shortage of small coins in the colony. Key Features Obverse (Front): Depicts St. George on horseback slaying a dragon. This design was based on the British sovereign and symbolized the triumph of good over evil. Reverse (Back): Features the Coat of Arms of Upper Canada (modern-day Ontario) and the inscription "BANK TOKEN ONE HALF PENNY". Composition: Made primarily of copper. Minting: Most were struck in London, England, though some were produced at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham. Historical Significance In 1850, the Bank of Upper Canada was authorized by the colonial government to issue these tokens because official British currency was scarce. They were widely used by farmers, merchants, and workers until the introduction of decimal currency in the late 1850s led to their eventual withdrawal and melting in 1873. All information provided herein is considered accurate. It is the buyer's responsibility to verify its accurateness. As shown and as is. The pictures are part of the description. Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sat, May 23 2026 Category A: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Pickup Location:  Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 7M4 View Map (opens in new window)


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