© ECapoe
© ECapoe
Ferry Token - Halifax Steam boat Company ND
| Copper | 3 g | 19.4 mm |
| Location | Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1855-1901) |
| Type | Transportation tokens › Public transportation tokens |
| Years | 1855-1870 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#102567 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Legend in 2 curved lines
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FERRY
TOKEN
Edge
Plain
Comment
This token was used on the ferry between Halifax and Dartmouth in the 1880s. During demolition of the ferry house, many of these were found.Note that this company was co-founded and directed by Samuel Cunard as his start in the steam ship business which would later lead to the famous Cunard Line and its ships RMS Queen Mary and RMS Queen Elisabeth.