Half Penny Trade and Navigation Coin

Description

Sponsors: This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.
Media Type: Object
Description: This half-penny token features an image of a tall ship on one side and "trade and navigation" on the other. A good example of currency from the time of 1812.
Subject(s): Coins
Money
War of 1812
War of 1812- Domestic Life
Local identifier: 970.938
Recommended Citation: Image courtesy of the Niagara Historical Society & Museum
Terms of Use: Please contact the Niagara Historical Society & Museum for any reproductions of this image.
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