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1 Sou Belleville - 18 cherry leaves / 5 shamrocks ND
| Copper | 6.5 g | 27.2 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1835-1838 |
| Value | 1 Sou (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#15316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 48% |
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 five shamrocks
Weight: 6.0 - 7.1g
Diameter: 27.1 - 27.4mm
LC-31A (Br#688) Obverse 3 blades of wheat/ Reverse leaves instead of bow
LC-31B1 (Br#693) Copper; Obverse 3 blades of wheat / Reverse a bow
LC-31B2 (Br#693) Brass; Obverse 3 blades of wheat / Reverse a bow
LC-31C (Br#694) 2 blades of wheat
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Sou (Belleville - 18 cherry leaves / 5 shamrocks) ND (1835-1838) from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 6.5 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 its small denomination, the coin was made of copper, which was a valuable metal at the time, and its unique design featuring 18 cherry leaves and 5 shamrocks made it stand out from other coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1835-1838) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sou (Belleville - 18 cherry leaves / 5 shamrocks) ND (1835-1838) coin.
