Lower Canada 1 Penny / 2 Sous, 1837

Quebec Bank

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Lower Canada Lower Canada
Currency Pound
Coin type Token
Denomination 2 Sous = 1 Penny
Year 1837
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 19
Diameter (mm) 34.1
Thickness (mm) 2.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Sous = 1 Penny from Lower Canada. Issued in 1837. Struck in Copper. Measures 34.1 mm and weighs 19 g.

Obverse
Canadian Habitant standing in traditional winter costume.
Reverse
Arms of the City of Montreal with the name of the participating bank on the ribbon.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f Comment Frequency
1837  — — LC-9B1 18%
1837  — € 7,60 LC-9B2 19%
1837  120K — LC-9B3 47%
1837  — — LC-9B4 16%

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