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Sou Birmingham - 32 laurel leaves / 2 shamrocks ND
| Copper | 7.6 g | 27.1 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1835-1838 |
| Value | 1 Sou (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.6 g |
| Diameter | 27.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOKEN
UN
SOU
MONTREAL
Edge
Plain
Comment
Reverse - Wreath with thirty two laurel leavesObverse - Bouquet with two shamrocks
Weight: 7.1 - 8.1g
Diameter: 27.0 - 27.2mm
LC-35A1 Copper
LC-35A2 Brass
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token Sou (Birmingham - 32 laurel leaves / 2 shamrocks) ND (1835-1838) from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 7.6 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 accepted as legal tender in the Canadian provinces. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars.
