CANADA, Blacksmith tokens – “Ships, Colonies & Commerce” types. CU Token (26mm, 3.78 g, 5h). Mint in Lower Canada (Montreal?). Struck circa 1835.Keystone Auction 8 Canadian Blacksmith & Related Tokens from the RH Collection, Copper Sold For $ 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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CANADA, Blacksmith tokens – “Ships, Colonies & Commerce” types. CU Token (26mm, 3.78 g, 5h). Mint in Lower Canada (Montreal?). Struck circa 1835. Ship under sail right, with drooping British flag at stern; small diagnostic die break in left field / SHIPS/ COLONIES/ &/ COMMERCE. Lees 5; Breton 997; Faulkner, Imperial p. 150-152; Charlton BL-26. Brown surfaces, faint scratch. Fine. Rare. |