I'd Love To Know What This Is/ Was: ID Is A Canadian Blacksmith Token Bl-42

A vise, of some kind

It appears to be a Canadian Blacksmith half-penny token from the early 1800's.

I believe, from what can be seen, this is a close match for the token designated as Charlton # BL-47A2.

Here is an image I found of the reverse for BL-47A2 (albeit with some damage). With minimal searching effort I have not been able to find an image of both sides of the token.

Hopeful the classification links cited below get you a positive ID



Following is an AI summary:

The Charlton BL-47A2 is a specific variety of Canadian "Blacksmith" tokens, classified within the Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins (often abbreviated as BL for Blacksmith tokens).

Key Details for BL-47A2:

Token Type: Canadian Blacksmith 1/2 Penny token, specifically associated with the Daniel & Benjamin True types.

Characteristics: It is described as having a very thin flan (planchet) and a "screw" legend on the reverse.

Design: It often features a crudely struck bust on the obverse.

Classification: It is sometimes referenced alongside Wood-29, Rulau HT 371, and Breton 957. Comment: You can check out these other classifications for additional photos to confirm.

Appearance: Examples are often found with brown surfaces, sometimes with porosity or scratches.

Condition: These tokens are often found in "Fine" (F) to "Very Fine" (VF) condition, with some being quite rare.

These tokens were used in Canada (particularly Lower Canada/Quebec) during the early-to-mid 19th century when small change was scarce

Thanks, folks, this helps immensely.

The reverse image is clearly the same as the mentioned blacksmith token BL-47A as well as the hard times token.

The obverse does not match BL-47A, but both obverse and reverse match BL-42! Sadly this rather costly piece does not belong to me, at least not yet! It is interesting that my Charlton catalogue states that many of the blacksmith tokens were produced by a maker of hard times tokens in Troy, New York.

Thanks for everyone's detective work.


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https://www.facebook.com/search/top...%2025%20Wood 25. BL-42. $1,000-up.