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1/2 Penny / 1 Sou Bank of Montreal
| Issuer | Bank of Montreal |
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| Year | 1837 |
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| Weight | 9.5 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a full-length figure of a Canadian habitant standing in winter dress, facing slightly to the right. The figure wears a tuque, a hooded homespun frock overcoat, moccasins, and a sash, and carries a whip. The legend PROVINCE DU BAS CANADA. UN SOU arcs around the periphery, framing the rustic genre scene in the field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays the armorial bearings of the City of Montreal at center, consisting of a quartered shield supported by characteristic heraldic devices, with the motto CONCORDIA SALUS on a ribbon below. The legend BANK TOKEN and BANK OF MONTREAL arcs around the upper and lower periphery respectively, with the denomination HALF PENNY and the date 1837 completing the circular inscription. |
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| Reverse lettering | BANK TOKEN CONCORDIA SALUS BANK OF MONTREAL 1837 HALF PENNY. |
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