© Ben Dettweiler (CC BY)
© Ben Dettweiler (CC BY)
1 Sou Banque du Peuple Belleville Issue ND
1838 year| Brass | 8.6 g | 27.6 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | People's Bank (Banque du Peuple) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1838 |
| Value | 1 Sou (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 8.6 g |
| Diameter | 27.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#90322 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Wreath of Maple leaves around value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE DU PEUPLE
UN SOU
MONTREAL
Edge
Reeded or plain
Comment
Weight: 7.8 - 9.3gDiameter: 27.3 - 28mm
LC-5A1 Open wreath, Large bow, Reeded
LC-5A2 Open wreath, Large bow, Plain
LC-5A3 Closed wreath, Small bow, Reeded
LC-5A4 Closed wreath, Small bow, Plain
LC-5A5 Closed wreath, Large bow, Reeded
LC-5A6 Closed wreath, Large bow, Plain
Struck in Belleville, New Jersey. Dies cut by John Gibbs. Thomson identified over 20 different varieties.
Cast copies exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Sou (Banque du Peuple Belleville Issue) ND (1838) from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Brass weighing 8.6 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of economic hardship in Canada. The coin was issued by the Banque du Peuple, a bank that was established to provide financial assistance to the working class, and it was designed to be easily accessible and affordable for everyday transactions. Despite its low value, the coin played an important role in the local economy and was widely used in the Canadian provinces. Today, it is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, providing a unique glimpse into Canada's economic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1838) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sou (Banque du Peuple Belleville Issue) ND (1838) coin.
