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Country: Quebec, Canadian province
(Canada) Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type: Token
Year: 1852
Value: 2 Sous = 1 Penny = 1/12 Shilling = 1/240 Pound (1/240)
Currency: Province of Canada (1841-1858)
Composition: Copper
Weight: 18.1 g
Diameter: 34 mm
Mintage: 480,000
Grade: Fine (Scratches)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes
References: CCT# PC-4, Breton# 528, KM# Tn21
Obverse:
Canadian Habitant standing in traditional winter costume.
Lettering:
QUEBEC BANK TOKEN
1852
ONE PENNY
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.
Lettering:
PROVINCE DU CANADA
DEUX SOUS
Engraver: John Shaw
Edge:
Plain.
Comments:
Weight: 18.8 - 19.3g
Diameter: 34.1 - 34.2mm
Minor variations exist.
Proofs exist.
Reference : CCT# PC-4, Breton# 528, KM# Tn21
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens