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1 Sous Bank of Montreal - "Bank of Montréal" - "TOKEN" ND
1836 year| Copper | 8.2 g | 27.8 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Montreal |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1836 |
| Value | 1 Sou (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.2 g |
| Diameter | 27.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Value surrounded by wreath with cherry leaves to left and palm leaves to right, lettering top and bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANK OF MONTREAL
UN SOUS
TOKEN
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 7.9 - 8.6gDiameter: 27.5 - 28.2mm
LC-3A1 Palm leaf under second "S" of SOUS is forked with shorter left leaf; 3 cherry leaves opposite "NK" of BANK have a centre leaf with a short slender stem
LC-3A2 Obverse: Lower left rosebud has a long curved stem; Reverse: 1st palm leaf is forked with side of equal length, the centre leaf of the group has no stem
LC-3A3 1st palm leaf is forked with left side short and slender, all three leaves of the group have clear stems
LC-3A4 1st palm leaf is forked but the two sides are curved, the group of leaves has only one stem
LC-3A5 Obverse: The lower left rosebud has no stem; Reverse: The group of leaves has 3 slender long stems
Unlike LC-2 series, these coins have the Bank name and government approval.
Proofs exist.
Cast copies exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Sous (Bank of Montreal - "Bank of Montréal" - "TOKEN") ND (1836) from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 8.2 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. This coin was issued by the Bank of Montreal and was accepted as legal tender, despite not being officially sanctioned by the government. This fact highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of Lower Canada in the face of economic challenges.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1836) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sous (Bank of Montreal - "Bank of Montréal" - "TOKEN") ND (1836) coin.
