1 Sou (Belleville - 16 cherry leaves / 2 shamrocks) ND (1835-1838) front 1 Sou (Belleville - 16 cherry leaves / 2 shamrocks) ND (1835-1838) back
1 Sou (Belleville - 16 cherry leaves / 2 shamrocks) ND (1835-1838) photo
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1 Sou Belleville - 16 cherry leaves / 2 shamrocks ND

 
Copper 7.2 g 27.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Lower Canada (Canadian provinces)
Type
Token
Years
1835-1838
Value
1 Sou (1⁄480)
Currency
Pound
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.2 g
Diameter
27.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#95904
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Cherry leaves surrounding value with lettering top and bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TOKEN
UN
SOU
MONTREAL

Engraver: John Gibbs

Edge

Plain

Comment

Reverse - Wreath with sixteen cherry leaves
Obverse - Bouquet with two shamrocks