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Nova Scotia Halfpenny

tlhoytlhoy Posts: 2,204
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I love this coin. It looks great, (mint state to me) and it kind of makes me think of the Arkansas quarter.

Question: Who's the guy (looks like the maytag repairman) and what in the heck is that thing on the other side?
Please tell me more about it.

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  • DarkhorseDarkhorse Posts: 1,377
    The guy is William IV, king of Great Britain and the British Empire.
    The Scottish Thistle is on the reverse, the Thistle is the symbol of Scotland and hence is also a symbol of Nova Scotia (New Scotland).
  • tbirde56tbirde56 Posts: 2,161
    That nice copper piece is listed as KM-1 with a mintage of 800,000. I'd say it's about VF-XF and my '96 Krause catalog lists the value as $7.50-$12.50.
    Brad Swain

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  • rhound1977rhound1977 Posts: 2,504
    Very nice piece....image
  • 1960NYGiants1960NYGiants Posts: 3,492 ✭✭✭✭
    Nice looking token. The variety appears to be Charlton NS-1D2, long right ribbon. Looks to be VF and catalogues for $15 Canadian.

    Gene
    Gene

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  • BruceBruce Posts: 484
    A very neet coin it is indeed.
    So many coins, so little money!
    Ebay name: bhil3
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