© PCGS
© PCGS
Sou Birmingham - 39 laurel leaves / 6 shamrocks ND
| Copper | 7.7 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1835-1838 |
| Value | 1 Sou (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96026 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 leavesObverse - Bouquet with six shamrocks
Weight: 7.5 - 7.8 g
Diameter: 26.9 - 27.0 mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token Sou (Birmingham - 39 laurel leaves / 6 shamrocks) ND (1835-1838) from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 7.7 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 unique piece of history that highlights the resourcefulness and resilience of the people in the Canadian provinces during a time of economic hardship.
