1/2 Penny / 1 Sou Bank of Montreal

€22,506.00
IssuerLower Canada
Year1837
TypeEmergency coin
Value1 Sou = 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound
CompositionCopper
Weight9.5 g
Dimensions28.2 mm
Thickness1.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CCT#LC-8D, Breton His#522, KM#Tn9
Obverse descriptionPortrays the standing figure of a habitant in winter dress, with his tuque, frock overcoat of homespun with hood, moccasins, sash and whip.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPROVINCE DU BAS CANADA. UN SOU
(Translation: Province of Lower Canada 1 Sou)
Reverse descriptionCoat of arms of the City of Montreal, with the name of the issuing bank on the ribbon (Bank of Montreal),
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBANK TOKEN CONCORDIA SALUS BANK OF MONTREAL 1837 HALF PENNY.
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1837  - LC-8D1 - 480 000
1837  - LC-8D2 -
Catalog ID4645433560
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