Canada
Blacksmith copper "Bust & Harp" Blacksmith 1/2 Penny Token 1820 VF Details (Obverse Scratched) NGC, Br-1012, BL-35A1, Courteau-25 (R9), BH-25 (R9). Plain edge. Coin alignment. Crudely struck, with the date not visible on the reverse. The obverse displays a scratch in the left field, with light pin scratches on the reverse. Much rarer than the brass example of this type and seldom offered. Interestingly stated as coin alignment in Ingram and Marelic's catalog, though as medal alignment in Charlton. Sold with old collector envelope detailing provenance.
Ex. Warren Baker Collection (Bowers & Merena March 1987, Lot 1108)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/canada/canada-blacksmith-copper-bust-and-harp-blacksmith-1-2-penny-token-1820-vf-details-obverse-scratched-ngc-/a/61206-98277.s?type=CoinArchives61206
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Estimate: 500-700 USD