COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays an old coin featuring a design of a sailing ship prominently engraved in the center. The words "HALF PENNY TOKEN" and "UPPER CANADA" are inscribed along the edges, indicating its historical significance as a form of currency in Upper Canada, a region that once represented part of modern-day Ontario during the early to mid-19th century. The coin's surface exhibits signs of wear and age, suggesting it has been in circulation or kept as a collectible item over the years. The background of the image is a deep blue texture, possibly fabric, providing a contrasting backdrop that highlights the coin's metallic sheen and intricate details.

The image displays an old coin featuring a design of a sailing ship prominently engraved in the center. The words "HALF PENNY TOKEN" and "UPPER CANADA" are inscribed along the edges, indicating its historical significance as a form of currency in Upper Canada, a region that once represented part of modern-day Ontario during the early to mid-19th century. The coin's surface exhibits signs of wear and age, suggesting it has been in circulation or kept as a collectible item over the years. The background of the image is a deep blue texture, possibly fabric, providing a contrasting backdrop that highlights the coin's metallic sheen and intricate details.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10922

Description

"Upper Canada" - "Half Penny Token" and sailboat on one side/"commercial change" and a barrel with "Upper Canada" on it on other side

Collection

MONEY

Made/Created

Date made

1820 - 1830

Place

Country

Canada

Notes

Date: 1820-1830

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Coin

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Money

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

1/16 in

Diameter

1-1/8 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 15, 2004