1815 Half Penny Token – Britannia & Eagle Design – Colonial Copper Coin Circulated in Early Canada – Historic 19th Century Trade Token - F+

1815 Half Penny Token – Britannia & Eagle Design – Colonial Copper Coin Circulated in Early Canada – Historic 19th Century Trade Token - F+
CA$45.00

Add a fascinating early 19th-century token to your collection with this 1815 Half Penny Token, featuring Britannia seated with trident and olive branch on one side and an eagle clutching arrows and olive branch on the other.

Struck in copper, these trade tokens were issued privately in Great Britain and circulated throughout Upper and Lower Canada, filling the need for small change before the establishment of an official Canadian mint. The design reflects Britain’s naval and commercial dominance, with the eagle symbolizing strength and peace.

Key Features:

  • Year: 1815

  • Type: Half Penny Token

  • Metal: Copper

  • Diameter: ~28 mm

  • Obverse: Eagle with arrows and olive branch

  • Reverse: Britannia seated with trident and olive branch

  • Origin: Great Britain / Colonial Canada circulation

  • Historical Era: Pre-Confederation / Georgian period

  • Condition: Fine–Very Fine (F–VF)

Collector Appeal:
These early 1800s trade tokens are prized for their connection to Canada’s colonial economy and maritime trade. The 1815 issue is a classic piece of British and Canadian numismatic history, showcasing elegant engraving and symbolic artistry from the post-Napoleonic era.