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1852 Quebec Bank Token Canada Half Penny ☆☆ Circulated ☆☆ Great Set Filler 513
1852 Quebec Bank Token Canada Half Penny ☆☆ Circulated ☆☆ Great Set Filler 513
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Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Denomination: Half Penny
Composition: Copper
Year: 1852
Color: BN
Fineness: 0.75
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: 95
Country of Origin: Sweden
Certification: Uncertified
ItemCompatibilityList: Array
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🪙 1852 Province of Canada (Quebec) Bank Token
Bank of Upper Canada | Victorian Colonial History | St. George and the Dragon
This 1852 Bank Token is a substantial piece of Pre-Confederation history from the Province of Canada. Before the establishment of a national Canadian currency, major financial institutions like the Bank of Upper Canada were authorized to issue their own copper tokens to facilitate daily trade. Featuring the iconic imagery of St. George slaying the dragon, this "One Penny" or "Half Penny" equivalent was a primary workhorse of commerce in the mid-19th century, circulating heavily through the ports and markets of Quebec and Ontario.
🪙 1852 Province of Canada (Quebec) Bank Token Bank of Upper Canada | Victorian Colonial History | St. George and the Dragon
This 1852 Bank Token is a substantial piece of Pre-Confederation history from the Province of Canada. Before the establishment of a national Canadian currency, major financial institutions like the Bank of Upper Canada were authorized to issue their own copper tokens to facilitate daily trade. Featuring the iconic imagery of St. George slaying the dragon, this "One Penny" or "Half Penny" equivalent was a primary workhorse of commerce in the mid-19th century, circulating heavily through the ports and markets of Quebec and Ontario.
🔍 Item Specifications
Year: 1852
Issuer: Bank of Upper Canada
Geography: Province of Canada (Quebec/Ontario)
Composition: Copper
Design: St. George on horseback slaying the dragon (Obverse) and the Anchor and Crown within the Royal Coat of Arms (Reverse).
Condition: Circulated (Ungraded)
Note: This 170-year-old colonial token displays authentic circulation wear consistent with its extensive use in the Canadian frontier economy. You can expect to see honest "pocket wear" on the high points of St. George’s cape and the dragon’s scales, as well as on the details of the central shield on the reverse. The copper has matured into a rich, dark chocolate-brown patina. Please inspect the high-resolution macro photos to judge the rim denticles, legend clarity, and overall eye appeal for yourself.
Year: 1852
Issuer: Bank of Upper Canada
Geography: Province of Canada (Quebec/Ontario)
Composition: Copper
Design: St. George on horseback slaying the dragon (Obverse) and the Anchor and Crown within the Royal Coat of Arms (Reverse).
Condition: Circulated (Ungraded)
Note: This 170-year-old colonial token displays authentic circulation wear consistent with its extensive use in the Canadian frontier economy. You can expect to see honest "pocket wear" on the high points of St. George’s cape and the dragon’s scales, as well as on the details of the central shield on the reverse. The copper has matured into a rich, dark chocolate-brown patina. Please inspect the high-resolution macro photos to judge the rim denticles, legend clarity, and overall eye appeal for yourself.
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