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TOKENS OF NOVA SCOTIA - LCW 1856 Mayflower Halfpenny. Courteau 317. Br 876.

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - Canada Start Price:1,000.00 CAD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,500.00 CAD
TOKENS OF NOVA SCOTIA  - LCW 1856 Mayflower Halfpenny. Courteau 317.  Br 876.
SOLD
3,500.00CAD+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2016 Sep 29 @ 19:10UTC-4 : AST/EDT


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TOKENS OF NOVA SCOTIA - LCW 1856 Mayflower Halfpenny. Courteau 317. Br 876.

Coinage axis. Uncirculated with rich chocolate toning, appears to be a proof. Some mottling on obverse (possibly the remains of old lacquer?) but rev. is nearly flawless. Striking weakness in centre, particularly on reverse. A scarce and under-appreciated type, struck from rejected, apparently earlier dies of the Mayflower halfpenny. The obverse bust is larger and more detailed than any circulation strikes, and there are likewise a number of subtle reverse differences. Consignor’s notes on provenance: “10/02, City / Mint Museum Birmingham”.

Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.