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Sou (Birmingham - 39 laurel leaves / 3 shamrocks / French Obv.) ND (1835-1838) front Sou (Birmingham - 39 laurel leaves / 3 shamrocks / French Obv.) ND (1835-1838) back
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Sou Birmingham - 39 laurel leaves / 3 shamrocks / French Obv. ND

 
Copper 7.6 g 27.0 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
 N#96025
Rarity index
 94%

Reverse

Cherry leaves surrounding value with lettering top and bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TOKEN
UN
SOU
MONTREAL

Edge

Plain

Comment

Reverse - Wreath with thirty nine laurel leaves
Obverse - Bouquet with three shamrocks, French legend