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1 Sou Belleville - 17 cherry leaves / 2 shamrocks ND
| Copper | 6.3 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1835-1838 |
| Value | 1 Sou (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95947 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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 seventeen cherry leavesObverse - Bouquet with two shamrocks
Weight: 5.7 - 6.9g
Diameter: 27.0 - 27.1mm
LC-25A1 Copper
LC-25A2 Brass
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Sou (Belleville - 17 cherry leaves / 2 shamrocks) ND (1835-1838) from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 6.3 g is that it was used as a substitute for the official Canadian currency, the Canadian penny, during a period of currency shortage in the 1830s. The coin was issued by a private company, the Belleville Token Company, and was accepted as legal tender in many parts of Lower Canada. Despite its unofficial status, the coin remained in circulation for several years and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
