1/2 Penny / 1 Sou Quebec Bank

Issuer Lower Canada
Year 1837
Type Emergency coin
Value 1 Sou = 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Pound
Composition Copper
Weight 9.2 g
Diameter 28.2 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) John Shaw
In circulation to
Reference(s) CCT#LC-8B, Breton His#522, KM#Tn7
Obverse description Canadian Habitant standing in traditional winter costume.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PROVINCE DU BAS CANADA UN SOU
Reverse description Arms of the City of Montreal with the name of the participating bank on the ribbon.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering BANK TOKEN CONCORDIA SALUS QUEBEC BANK 1837 HALF PENNY
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1837 - LC-8B1 - 120 000
1837 - LC-8B2 -
Numisquare ID 7202630310
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