token; trade halfpenny (Canada)

Production date
1844
 Description
Halfpenny Canadian trade token issued by the Bank of Montreal. On the obverse is a view of the bank building with the words "PROVINCE OF CANADA BANK OF MONTREAL". On the reverse is a coat of arms with "CONCORDIA SALUS" with "BANK OF MONTREAL" on the ribbon and the words "BANK TOKEN / 1844 HALF PENNY".

These were minted to relieve a shortage of small coins in Lower Canada during the first half of the nineteenth century.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
1844
Production place
Canada
Signature & date
On obverse: "PROVINCE OF CANADA BANK OF MONTREAL".
On the reverse "CONCORDIA SALUS" with "BANK OF MONTREAL" on the ribbon and the words "BANK TOKEN / 1844 HALF PENNY".
Associated date
1844
Associated place
Canada
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 2.8cm (Dia 1 1/8")
Accession number
1977-040-005

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