© Mark240590
© Mark240590
½ Penny To Facilitate Trade
1825 year| Copper | 6.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1825 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Figure seated right holding scales, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TO FACILITATE TRADE
1825
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 6.2 - 6.8gDiameter: 27.8 - 28.1mm
LC-53A1 Open Sleeve
LC-53A2 Closed Sleeve
LC-53B Civilian bust (no Breton #)
53A are believed to portray Col. de Salaberry, who repelled the Americans at Chateauguay and Crysler's Farm during the war of 1812, saving Montreal from the fate of York (Toronto) in Upper Canada.
53B is a Mule of the obverse of LC-58A1 and the reverse of LC-53A.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (To Facilitate Trade) 1825 from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 6.5 g is that it was used as a substitute for the official British coinage, which was scarce in the region at the time. The token was issued by a group of merchants in Montreal, who wanted to facilitate trade and commerce in the absence of official currency. This token, along with others like it, helped to fill the gap in the monetary system and allowed for the continued growth and development of the region.
