Lower Canada ½ Penny / 1 Sou, 1837

1 Sou = ½ Penny from Lower Canada. Issued in 1837. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.2 mm and weighs 9.5 g.

Obverse

Portrays the standing figure of a habitant in winter dress, with his tuque, frock overcoat of homespun with hood, moccasins, sash and whip. (Province of Lower Canada
1 Sou)

Reverse

Coat of arms of the City of Montreal, with the name of the issuing bank on the ribbon (Bank of Montreal),

Edge

Smooth