© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Sou Misc. - 3 shamrocks ND
| Copper | 10.9 g | 28.0 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1836-1838 |
| Value | 1 Sou (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.9 g |
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*T. DUSEAMAN BUTCHER*
BELLEVILLE
Edge
Plain
Comment
This token was prepared on order for Tobias Seaman, a butcher and hotelier of Belleville, New Jersey, as a business card. After being rejected by him it seems the "U" was added later to create the name Duseaman. This mule of a bouquet and store card die is as heavy as an American Large Cent.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Sou (Misc. - 3 shamrocks) ND (1836-1838) from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 10.9 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 private companies and individuals and was accepted as legal tender by many merchants and traders. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued currency that was used in Canada during the 19th century.
