I would love some opinions on whether or not this is a flying I. To my eyes this certainly looks to have a top serif pointing up. If indeed it is a flying I is it just a common variety or is it a rarity? I see there is no associated pricing in the guide so I would also love a valuation if it is a fl...

My mistake. It is most definitely a Nova Scotia 1/2 penny
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I was working with Newfoundland coins just prior to writing this post.
Thanks for pointing that out

Wondering if anyone may have seen this counter strike before and know the history. The coin is an 1864 Nova Scotia 1/2 Penny and the counter strike is J W I(L?) Jan. 18 1880 Could be a souvenir type mark but there was a large amount of private issue coins around this time. Any info would be a great ...