Added by | Alain Martineau |
In personal collections | 5 |
General Description | Nova Scotia was a colony in British North America as the confederation took place in 1867. Between 1861 and 1864, bronze ½ and 1 cent coins were issued. These were the only coins issued for the Nova Scotian dollar. The dollar was the currency of Nova Scotia between 1860 and 1871. It replaced the Nova Scotian pound at a rate of 5 dollars = 1 pound (1 dollar = 4 shillings) and was consequently worth less than the Canadian dollar (worth 4s 1.3d). The Nova Scotian dollar was replaced by the Canadian dollar at a rate of 73 Canadian cents = 75 Nova Scotian cents, thus maintaining the difference between the two currencies established in 1860. |
Obv. Description | same obverse as the British halfpenny Queen Victoria surrounded by the inscription in latin: VICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REG:F:D: |
Rev. Description | The royal crown and date surrounded by a wreath of both roses and mayflowers, at the top ONE CENT and NOVA SCOTIA at the bottom. |
Catalog code | KM#8.2 |
Mintage | 800,000 |
Diameter | 25.53 mm |
Thickness | 1.00 mm |
Weight | 5.6700 g |
Material | Bronze |
Orientation | Medal |
Mint | England - British Royal Mint |
Edge Type | plain |
Edge Inscription | none |
Catalog prices *what it means? |
F $7.00 VF $10.50 XF $18.00 UNC $40.00 |