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1 Penny / 2 Sous Quebec Bank
1837 year| Copper | 19.0 g | 34.1 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Quebec Bank |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1837 |
| Value | 2 Sous = 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 19.0 g |
| Diameter | 34.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Arms of the City of Montreal with the name of the participating bank on the ribbon.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANK TOKEN
CONCORDIA SALUS
QUEBEC BANK
1837
ONE PENNY
Engraver: John Shaw
Edge
Plain
Comment
LC-9B1 Strong (large) ground around feet, left collar below shoulder, period after CANADA, Medal alignmentLC-9B2 Strong (large) ground around feet, left collar below shoulder, No period after CANADA, Medal alignment
LC-9B3 Strong (large) ground around feet, left collar below shoulder, No period after CANADA, Coin alignment
LC-9B4 Weak (small) ground around feet, left collar at shoulder, period after CANADA, Medal alignment
Proofs exist.
Cast copies exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny / 2 Sous (Quebec Bank) 1837 from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 19.0 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the Canadian provinces, specifically in Quebec, during a time when there was a shortage of official currency. This coin was issued by the Quebec Bank and was accepted as legal tender, despite not being an official coin of the Canadian government. This fact highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of Quebec during a time of economic hardship.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1837 | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Quebec Bank) 1837 coin.
