COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts an antique coin with the inscription "PROVINCE DU BAS CANADA" and "UN SOU" along its edge, indicating its historical origin from Lower Canada. At the center of the coin, there is an engraved figure of a person dressed in a coat, holding objects in both hands, against a textured surface. This coin, made from what appears to be a bronze or copper alloy, presents a vintage appearance, with visible signs of age and wear, such as tarnish and minor surface imperfections. The background features a dark blue or purple fabric, providing a contrast that highlights the coin's details and coloration. This piece likely serves as a collectible item, offering insights into the historical currency and socio-economic context of 19th-century Canada, reflecting the design and minting techniques of that era. The coin's detailed craftsmanship, including the finely engraved text and figure, suggests a high level of skill in its creation, typical of currency from that period, when such coins were used in

The image depicts an antique coin with the inscription "PROVINCE DU BAS CANADA" and "UN SOU" along its edge, indicating its historical origin from Lower Canada. At the center of the coin, there is an engraved figure of a person dressed in a coat, holding objects in both hands, against a textured surface. This coin, made from what appears to be a bronze or copper alloy, presents a vintage appearance, with visible signs of age and wear, such as tarnish and minor surface imperfections. The background features a dark blue or purple fabric, providing a contrast that highlights the coin's details and coloration. This piece likely serves as a collectible item, offering insights into the historical currency and socio-economic context of 19th-century Canada, reflecting the design and minting techniques of that era. The coin's detailed craftsmanship, including the finely engraved text and figure, suggests a high level of skill in its creation, typical of currency from that period, when such coins were used in

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10941

Description

Canada/"Un Sou"/"Bank Token - Half Penny"

Collection

MONEY

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1840

Place

Country

Canada

Notes

Date: 1830-1840

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Coin

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Money

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

1/16 in

Diameter

1-1/8 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 10, 2004