{"product_id":"1859-prince-edward-island-canada-1-2-half-penny-speed-the-plough-token-fisheries","title":"1859 Prince Edward Island Canada 1\/2 Half Penny Speed the Plough Token Fisheries","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #2F4F4F; border-bottom: 2px solid #DAA520; padding-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n    1859 Prince Edward Island Canada 1\/2 Half Penny Speed the Plough Token Fisheries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Combined Shipping Banner --\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0; padding: 12px; background: #FFF5F5; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #A52A2A; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\n      COMBINED SHIPPING AVAILABLE\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Item Specifics --\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #EEE; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e Prince Edward Island (Canada)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e 1859\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\/2 Penny\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Trade \/ Merchant Token\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eTheme:\u003c\/b\u003e Agriculture \u0026amp; Fisheries\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eMint Error:\u003c\/b\u003e None noted \/ Not applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Detailed Description --\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 3px solid #1E90FF; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #F8F8F8; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px; color: #333; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n      DETAILED DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n```\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n  A highly collectible example of a \u003cb\u003ePrince Edward Island trade token\u003c\/b\u003e dated 1859. This Half Penny token is part of the fascinating series of Canadian colonial tokens that circulated alongside official coinage during the 19th century.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n  The design prominently features the agricultural motto \u003cb\u003e\"SPEED THE PLOUGH\"\u003c\/b\u003e, reflecting the importance of farming and agricultural production to the economy and daily life of Prince Edward Island during the colonial period.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n  The token also incorporates imagery associated with the island's maritime economy and \u003cb\u003efisheries\u003c\/b\u003e, an important part of Prince Edward Island's commercial history. The combination of agricultural and maritime themes makes this piece particularly representative of the economic activities that shaped the island during the 19th century.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n  These tokens were produced for commercial use rather than as official government coinage. Their circulation reflects the shortage of small-denomination currency in British North America and the important role played by privately issued tokens in facilitating everyday transactions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n  This is an excellent piece for collectors of \u003cb\u003ePrince Edward Island numismatics, Canadian colonial tokens, pre-Confederation currency and maritime or agricultural-themed exonumia\u003c\/b\u003e. Please examine the photos carefully for the exact condition, color, patina, surface characteristics and details of the specimen offered.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n```\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Historical Context --\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #E6E6E6; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #FFF;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia; font-size: 18px; color: #2F4F4F; margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n      HISTORICAL CONTEXT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n```\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n  Prince Edward Island was one of the British North American colonies before Confederation in 1867. During this period, locally circulating tokens were an important part of the monetary landscape. With limited supplies of official small-denomination coins, merchant and trade tokens helped provide convenient currency for everyday commerce. Today, these pieces are valued not only for their numismatic interest but also for the insight they provide into the economic history of colonial Canada.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n```\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Collector's Notes --\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0; padding: 20px; background-color: #FFF; border: 1px solid #EEE; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px; color: #333; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003eCOIN CARE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Kept in protective holders and ready for your collection.\u003cbr\u003e\n      Extra photos available anytime - just ask!\u003cbr\u003e\n      Please feel free to contact us with any questions.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Additional Inventory --\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 30px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px; color: #1E90FF; padding: 15px; border: 1px dashed #1E90FF; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n      Looking for specific Canadian coins, tokens or other numismatic items? I have many other pieces that aren't listed. Feel free to contact me at any time.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Shipping Info --\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #FFF; border: 1px solid #EEE; border-radius: 6px; padding: 15px; margin: 25px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 15px; color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n      SHIPPING DETAILS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n```\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  Small coins and tokens are shipped in protective holders.\u003cbr\u003e\n  Typically ships within 3 business days.\u003cbr\u003e\n  US buyers: Tracked shipping required for customs.\u003cbr\u003e\n  Combined shipping discounts automatically applied.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n```\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Footer --\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right; margin: 40px 0 20px 0; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid #EEE;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px; color: #2F4F4F; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Best Regards,\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eNumisFind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eTrusted Canadian Seller - Quality Bullion \u0026amp; Numismatic Items\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"NumisFind","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67483556216877,"sku":null,"price":27.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7853\/1373\/files\/57_e9717e6b-856e-46ce-80b2-12db386ee4ea.jpg?v=1788460830","url":"https:\/\/numisfind.ca\/fr\/products\/1859-prince-edward-island-canada-1-2-half-penny-speed-the-plough-token-fisheries","provider":"NumisFind","version":"1.0","type":"link"}