1/2 Penny / 1 Sou Bank of Montreal

Issuer Lower Canada
Year 1837
Type Emergency coin
Value 1 Sou = 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Pound
Composition Copper
Weight 9.5 g
Diameter 28.2 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CCT#LC-8D, Breton His#522, KM#Tn9
Obverse description Portrays the standing figure of a habitant in winter dress, with his tuque, frock overcoat of homespun with hood, moccasins, sash and whip.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PROVINCE DU BAS CANADA. UN SOU
(Translation: Province of Lower Canada 1 Sou)
Reverse description Coat of arms of the City of Montreal, with the name of the issuing bank on the ribbon (Bank of Montreal),
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering BANK TOKEN CONCORDIA SALUS BANK OF MONTREAL 1837 HALF PENNY.
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage 1837 - LC-8D1 - 480 000
1837 - LC-8D2 -
Numisquare ID 4645433560
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