½ Penny - Bank of Montreal 1842-1845 front ½ Penny - Bank of Montreal 1842-1845 back
½ Penny - Bank of Montreal 1842-1845 photo
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½ Penny - Bank of Montreal

 
Copper 9.5 g 28.5 mm
Description
Issuer
United Province of Canada (Canadian provinces)
Type
Token
Years
1842-1845
Value
½ Penny (1⁄480)
Currency
Pound (1841-1858)
Composition
Copper
Weight
9.5 g
Diameter
28.5 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#956
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Coat of Arms: CONCORDIA SALUS; Bank of Montreal on ribbon.
Date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BANK TOKEN
HALF PENNY

Edge

Plain

Comment

Weight: 9.2 - 9.5g
Diameter: 28.2 - 28.7mm

PC-1A1 Tall trees, short nose beaver
PC-1A2 Heavy trees, short nose beaver
PC-1A3 Small trees, short nose beaver
PC-1B1 Tall trees, short nose beaver
PC-1B2 Tall trees, long nose beaver
PC-1B3 Heavy trees, short nose beaver
PC-1B4 Heavy trees, long nose beaver
PC-1B5 Small trees, short nose beaver
PC-1B6 Small trees, long nose beaver
PC-1C1 Only two known

Look at trees to left of building.
Small trees