1 Sou Belleville - 18 cherry leaves / 2 shamrocks ND
| Copper | 7.5 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1835-1838 |
| Value | 1 Sou (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
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 eighteen cherry leavesObverse - Bouquet with two shamrocks
Weight: 6.4 - 8.6g
Diameter: 26.9 - 27.2mm
LC-29A (Br#695) Small reverse bow, Cherries
LC-29B (Br#696) Small reverse bow, No cherries
LC-29C (Br#700) Large reverse bow, No cherries, obverse bow points to CA
LC-29D1 (Br#701) Large reverse bow, No cherries, obverse bow points to N
LC-29D2 Hart variety, 3 blades of wheat at the top between thistle and left ear of wheat
LC-29E1 (Br#697) No obverse bow, Copper
LC-29E2 (Br#697) No obverse bow, Brass
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Sou (Belleville - 18 cherry leaves / 2 shamrocks) ND (1835-1838) from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 7.5 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the Canadian provinces during a time when there was a shortage of official currency. This coin was issued by a private company, the Belleville Token Company, and was accepted as legal tender by many merchants in the area. Despite not being an official government-issued coin, it played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in the region during a time of economic need.
