1 Penny / 2 Sous Quebec Bank

Issuer Lower Canada
Year 1837
Type Emergency coin
Value 2 Sous = 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Pound
Composition Copper
Weight 19.0 g
Diameter 34.1 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s) John Shaw
In circulation to
Reference(s) CCT#LC-9B, Breton His#521, KM#Tn11
Obverse description Canadian Habitant standing in traditional winter costume.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PROVINCE DU BAS CANADA DEUX SOUS
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 ONE PENNY
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1837 - LC-9B1 -
1837 - LC-9B2 -
1837 - LC-9B3 - 120 000
1837 - LC-9B4 -
Numisquare ID 6168357040
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