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New Brunswick Half Cent 1861
1861
The New Brunswick Half Cent 1861 is a 1861 copper coin from the Royal Canadian Mint, weighing 0.0913 troy ounces (2.84 g) at 0.925 purity. It is part of the Pre-Confederation Coinage series. It was produced with a mintage of 222,800.
Metal
Copper (0.925 pure)
Weight
0.0913 oz (2.84 g)
Mintage
222,800
Diameter
20.65 mm
Edge
Plain
Finish
Circulation
Series
Pre-Confederation Coinage
Obverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Est. Value
$30-$150 CAD depending on grade
Status
Available
Identification Tips
Small bronze coin, 20.65mm diameter. Plain edge. Crown and wreath reverse. 'NEW BRUNSWICK' legend. Scarce — most were remelted.