PE-7A2 1855 PEI Self Government & Free Trade Half Penny Token VG-F (VG10)

PE-7A2 1855 PEI Self Government & Free Trade Half Penny Token VG-F (VG10)

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.

7A2 Variety: The 5s in 1855 are thinner and slightly longer, finishing in a point, and the legend reads "Prince Edward's Island".

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