NF-1B2 1841 Newfoundland R & I.S. Rutherford Half Penny Token F-VF (F15) $

NF-1B2 1841 Newfoundland R & I.S. Rutherford Half Penny Token F-VF (F15) 

In 1840, George, Andrew, Robert, and I.S. Rutherford left England for Newfoundland to become general merchants. Robert and I.S. Rutherford settled in St. John's, while George and Andrew decided on Harbour Grace. Shortly thereafter, they released tokens featuring the Rutherford Family's Coat of Arms on one side, and the image of a hanging dead sheep on the other.

NF-1B2 Variety: The token is made from copper, with a medallic die axis.

Specifications:
Engravers: Boulton & Watt
Composition: Copper
Weight: 9.5 g
Diameter: 29 mm
Edge: Plain
Die Axis: ↑↑
Mint: The Soho Mint, Handsworth, United Kingdom