© PCGS
© PCGS
Sou Birmingham - 32 laurel leaves / 3 shamrocks ND
| Copper | 7.6 g | 27.0 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 | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cherry leaves surrounding value with lettering top and bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOKEN
UN
SOU
MONTREAL
Edge
Plain
Comment
Reverse - Wreath with thirty two laurel leavesObverse - Bouquet with three shamrocks
Weight: 7.1 - 8.1g
Diameter: 27.0 - 27.1mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token Sou (Birmingham - 32 laurel leaves / 3 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 circulated in the Canadian provinces, particularly in the Lower Canada region, which is now known as Quebec. Despite not being an official currency, it was widely accepted as a means of exchange and played an important role in the local economy.
