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1 Penny / 2 Sous Bank of Montreal
1837 year| Copper | 19 g | 34.1 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Montreal |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1837 |
| Value | 2 Sous = 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 19 g |
| Diameter | 34.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Arms of the City of Montreal with the name of the participating bank on the ribbon.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANK TOKEN
CONCORDIA SALUS
BANK OF MONTREAL
1837
ONE PENNY
Edge
Plain
Comment
LC-9D1 Strong (large) ground around feet, left collar below shoulder, No period after CANADALC-9D2 Weak (small) ground around feet, left collar at shoulder, period after CANADA
LC-9D2 Weak (small) ground around feet, left collar at shoulder, No period after CANADA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny / 2 Sous (Bank of Montreal) 1837 from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 19g is that it was used as a form of currency in the Canadian provinces during a time when there was a shortage of official currency. This coin was issued by the Bank of Montreal and was accepted as legal tender, despite not being an official government-issued coin. This fact highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of Lower Canada in the face of economic challenges.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1837 | 240000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny / 2 Sous (Bank of Montreal) 1837 coin.
