PE-7A1 1855 PEI Self Government & Free Trade Half Penny Token F-VF (F15)

PE-7A1 1855 PEI Self Government & Free Trade Half Penny Token F-VF (F15)

These Self Government and Free Trade half penny tokens were issued by Henry Haszard and George and Simeon Davies in 1855 and 1857. Other than the difference in dates, the main difference between these issues are the differences in the legend - one version states "Prince Edward's Island", and the other without the apostrophe s.

Obverse: Centralized date, with the province's name around and a small quatrefoil below.
Reverse: Legend on five lines.

7A1 Variety: The 5s in 1855 have shorter and thicker tops, and the legend reads "Prince Edward's Island".

Specifications:
Composition: Copper
Weight: Approx. 5 g
Diameter: 26 mm
Edge: Plain
Die Axis: ↑↓