1 Sou Belleville - 17 cherry leaves / 3 shamrocks ND
| Copper | 6.6 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1835-1838 |
| Value | 1 Sou (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.6 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#95948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 cheery leavesWeight: 5.7 - 6.9 g
Diameter: 27.0 - 27.1 mm
LC-26A Reverse with three shamrocks
LC-26B Reverse with five shamrocks (ONLY ONE KNOWN) Weight: 6.6 g Thickness: 2.0 mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Sou (Belleville - 17 cherry leaves / 3 shamrocks) ND (1835-1838) from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 6.6 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. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars.
