1 Sou Birmingham - 32 laurel leaves / 2 shamrocks ND
| Brass | 8.1 g | 27.1 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1835-1838 |
| Value | 1 Sou (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 8.1 g |
| Diameter | 27.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Cherry leaves surrounding value with lettering top and bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOKEN
UN
SOU
MONTREAL
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 7.1 - 8.1gDiameter: 27.0 - 27.2mm
LC-35A1 Copper
LC-35A2 Brass
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Sou (Birmingham - 32 laurel leaves / 2 shamrocks) ND (1835-1838) from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Brass weighing 8.1 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. The coin was issued by a private company in Birmingham, England, and was circulated in the Canadian provinces, particularly in the Lower Canada region, which is now known as Quebec. Despite being made of brass, the coin was still valued at one sou, which is equivalent to one penny. This coin is a unique piece of Canadian numismatic history and is highly sought after by collectors today.
