½ Penny / 1 Sou Bank of Montreal, Canada

½ Penny / 1 Sou Bank of Montreal, Canada, 1837 obverse image½ Penny / 1 Sou Bank of Montreal, Canada, 1837 reverse image
½ Penny / 1 Sou Bank of Montreal coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Canada flagCanada
  • Years of Minting:
    1837
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Token
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
½ Penny / 1 Sou Bank of Montreal Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.99-$38.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

½ Penny / 1 Sou Bank of Montreal Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

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

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Portrays the standing figure of a habitant in winter dress, with his tuque, frock overcoat of homespun with hood, moccasins, sash and whip.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

½ Penny / 1 Sou Bank of Montreal Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

PROVINCE DU BAS CANADA. UN SOU

Reverse:

BANK TOKEN CONCORDIA SALUS BANK OF MONTREAL 1837 HALF PENNY.

½ Penny / 1 Sou Bank of Montreal Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper

Size

½ Penny / 1 Sou Bank of Montreal sizes
  • Weight:9.5 g
  • Diameter:28.2 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Smooth

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