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1/2 Penny Canada - For public accommodation
| Issuer | Lower Canada |
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| Year | 1830 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | A large full-rigged sailing ship under full sail is depicted in the central field, sailing to the right over stylized waves. The vessel is rendered in fine detail, showing multiple masts, billowing square sails, and rigging. A dentilated border encircles the design. The circular legend FOR PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION. runs around the periphery, separated by a small pellet stop at the base. |
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| Obverse lettering | FOR PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION. |
| Reverse description | The reverse bears a two-line inscription in the central field reading HALF PENNY in large raised letters, flanked on either side by small floral or star ornaments. The circular legend * .CANADA. * .TOKEN. runs around the periphery, with CANADA arching above and TOKEN arching below, all within a dentilated border. |
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