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1 Penny / 2 Sous Quebec Bank Token
1852 year| Copper | 19 g | 34.1 mm |
| Issuer | United Province of Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1852 |
| Value | 1 Penny = 2 Sous (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1841-1858) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 19 g |
| Diameter | 34.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Seated female figure of Commerce with cornucopia facing right. Cliff in background with fort flying flag. To her left, a beehive. To her right a sailing ship and a beaver. Shield with lion in foreground. Lettering above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUEBEC BANK TOKEN
1852
ONE PENNY
Engraver: John Shaw
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 18.8 - 19.3gDiameter: 34.1 - 34.2mm
Minor variations exist.
Proofs exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny / 2 Sous (Quebec Bank Token) 1852 from United Province of Canada is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coinage during that time period. However, it's worth noting that the use of copper in coinage was eventually replaced by other metals, such as nickel and cupro-nickel, due to its tendency to corrode and wear down quickly.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1852 | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Token) 1852 coin.