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1 Sou Montreal - 16 cherry leaves / 5 shamrocks ND
| Brass | 5.1 g | 26.8 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1836-1838 |
| Value | 1 Sou (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Cherry leaves surrounding value with lettering top and bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOKEN
UN
SOU
MONTREAL
Engraver: Jean-Marie Arnault
Edge
Various
Comment
Reverse - Wreath with sixteen cherry leavesObverse - Bouquet with five shamrocks
Weight: 5.0 - 5.3g
Diameter: 26.4 - 27.1mm
LC-40A1 Copper, coarsely reeded
LC-40A2 Copper, finely reeded
LC-40A3 Copper, plain
LC-40A4 Copper, thin flan, reeded
LC-40A5 Copper, Overstruck
LC-40A6 Brass, coarsely reeded
LC-40A7 Brass, finely reeded
LC-40A8 Brass, plain
LC-40A9 Brass, thin flan, reeded
LC-40A10 Brass, Overstruck
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Sou (Montreal - 16 cherry leaves / 5 shamrocks) ND (1836-1838) from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Brass weighing 5.1 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 Montreal Bank, and was accepted as legal tender in the province of Lower Canada (now Quebec). This coin is a rare example of a privately issued currency that was accepted as legal tender in a country, and it highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of Lower Canada during a time of economic hardship.
