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½ Penny - Montreal bust and ship token
1816 year| Copper | 5.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1816 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#83914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Ship at full sail right within circle legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: * • MONTREAL •* **
Edge
Plain
Comment
The dies used for this were both rusty & shallow (esp. on reverse) which results in varying degrees of detail.Cast copies exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token ½ Penny - Montreal (bust and ship token) 1816 from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 5.5 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the early 19th century in Montreal, specifically in the Lower Canada region, which is now known as Quebec. This coin was minted during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in the region, and it was used as a substitute for the official Canadian penny. The coin features a bust of King George III on one side and a ship on the other, symbolizing the importance of trade and commerce in the region. Despite its small denomination, this coin is now a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and rarity.
