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1 Sou Montreal - 17 cherry leaves / 6 shamrocks ND
| Brass | 6.3 g | 28.0 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1836-1838 |
| Value | 1 Sou (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Cherry leaves surrounding value with lettering top and bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOKEN
UN
SOU
MONTREAL
Edge
Plain
Comment
Reverse - Wreath with seventeen cherry leavesObverse - Bouquet with six shamrocks
Weight: 5.9 - 6.7g
Diameter: 27.6 - 28.3mm
LC-41A1 Copper, Medal alignment
LC-41A2 Copper, Coin alignment
LC-41A3 Brass, Medal alignment
LC-41A4 Brass, Coin alignment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Sou (Montreal - 17 cherry leaves / 6 shamrocks) ND (1836-1838) from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Brass weighing 6.3 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the 19th century in Canada, specifically in the province of Lower Canada (now known as Quebec). This coin was minted during a time when the Canadian government was facing a shortage of official currency, and as a result, private companies and individuals began minting their own coins, known as "tokens," to fill the gap. These tokens were widely accepted and used in everyday transactions, and this particular coin is a rare and valuable example of one of these tokens.
