Bas-Canada 1837, Deux Sous / One Penny - City Bank Token

Country: Canadian provinces (Lower Canada) (Canada) William IV - Victoria of Great Britain
Type: Token
Year: 1837
Value: 2 Sous = 1 Penny = 1/12 Shilling = 1/240 Pound (1/240)
Currency: Pound
Composition: Copper
Weight: 18.9 g
Diameter: 33.5 mm 
Thickness: 3 mm
Mintage: 120,000 
Grade: VF+ (stains)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes
References: CCT# LC-9A1, Breton# 521, KM# Tn10

Obverse:
Canadian Habitant standing in traditional winter costume.

Lettering:
PROVINCE DU BAS CANADA.
DEUX SOUS

Engraver: John Shaw.

Reverse:
Arms of the City of Montreal with the name of the participating bank on the ribbon.

Lettering:
BANK TOKEN
CONCORDIA SALUS
CITY BANK 
1837
ONE PENNY

Engraver: John Shaw.

Edge:
Smooth.

Comments:
Weight:  18.7 - 19.0g
Diameter:  34.0 - 34.1mm

LC-9A1  Strong (large) ground around feet, left collar below shoulder, period after CANADA, Medal alignment
LC-9A2  Strong (large) ground around feet, left collar below shoulder, No period after CANADA, Medal alignment
LC-9A3  Weak (small) ground around feet, left collar at shoulder, period after CANADA, Medal alignment
LC-9A4  Weak (small) ground around feet, left collar at shoulder, period after CANADA, Coin alignment

Proofs exist for LC-9A1
Cast copies exist.

Referencia : CCT# LC-9A1, Breton# 521, KM# Tn10

Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces6...

Colección : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens