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© Dazhbog II (CC BY)
Token - Robert Purves Store Wallace, Nova Scotia ND
| - | 5.1 g | 26.02 mm |
| Location | Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1855-1901) |
| Type | Trade tokens › Business tokens |
| Years | 1855-1870 |
| Value | ½ Penny (0.005) |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.02 mm |
| Thickness | 1.44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#181472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Message encouraging people to support rural merchants.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ENCOURAGE
COUNTRY
IMPORTERS
Edge
Plain
Comment
According to Breton, Robert Purves began his business in Wallace, Nova Scotia in 1855 and also operated a branch in Tatamagouche, NS. He retired in 1870 and died in 1872. The balance of these coins, about 200, were purchased from his widow.Composition is probably copper.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1855-1870) | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Token - Robert Purves Store (Wallace, Nova Scotia) ND (1855-1870) item.
