United Province of Canada ½ Penny / 1 Sou, 1852
Quebec Bank Token
Information
Country
United Province of Canada
United Province of Canada
Currency
Pound
(1841 – 1858)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
1 Sou = ½ Penny
Year
1852
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
9.5
Diameter (mm)
28.3
Thickness (mm)
1.6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Sou = ½ Penny from United Province of Canada. Issued in 1852. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.3 mm and weighs 9.5 g.
- Obverse
- Canadian Habitant standing in traditional winter costume.
- Reverse
- Seated female figure of Commerce with cornucopia facing right. Cliff in background with fort flying flag. To her left, a beehive. To her right a sailing ship and a beaver. Shield with lion in foreground. Lettering above and below.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vg | f | vf | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1852 | 240K | € 3,90 | € 6,80 | € 19,00 | € 26,00 |
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