Halfpenny token, Nova Scotia, 1812

Cast of a halfpenny token, Nova Scotia, 1812. Obverse: a sailing vessel. Incription: 'NOVA SCOTIA 1812 PAYABLE AT THE STORE OF J BROWN'. Reverse: a thistle. Legend: 'NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT'. Two casts obverse and reverse, mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.

Object Details

ID: SEC0372
Type: Coin cast
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1812
People: Brown, J
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 3 mm x 27 mm