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1 Sou Belleville - 20 cherry leaves / 2 shamrocks ND
| Copper | 7.2 g | 27 mm |
| 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 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#77299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
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 twenty cherry leaves
Obverse - Bouquet with two shamrocks
Weight: 6.6 - 7.8g
Diameter" 26.9 - 27.1mm
LC-33A1 (Br#704) Copper; rev. small flat bow
LC-33A2 (Br#704) Brass
LC-33B Mule - doubtful existence
Lc-33C1 (Br#705) Obv. no bow, blade of grass, Five oak leaves / Rev. Hart variety
LC-33C2 Obv. no bow, no blade of grass
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Sou (Belleville - 20 cherry leaves / 2 shamrocks) ND (1835-1838) from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 7.2 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 example of a privately issued currency that was widely accepted and used in a particular region.
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 - 20 cherry leaves / 2 shamrocks) ND (1835-1838) coin.
