PC-1B6 1844 Province of Canada Bank of Montreal Half Penny Token VF-EF (VF-30)

In 1842, after the uniting of Upper and Lower Canada to form the Province of Canada, the Bank of Montreal was permitted to import 5,000 Pounds Sterling in copper, provided that the entire amount was imported before 1845. The Bank issued 1,000 Pounds in pennies and 1,000 Pounds in halfpennies in 1842, 2,000 Pounds in halfpennies in 1844, and 1,000 Pounds of halfpennies in 1845. The halfpennies issued in 1845 are entirely dated 1844. Dies dated 1845 were prepared, but only four 1845 dated halfpennies are known.

Obverse: Front view of a Bank of Montreal building. The trees on the side of the building are smaller and less full.
Reverse: The Montreal Coat of Arms, with "Bank of Montreal" on the ribbon, and the date below. The beaver in the centre has a long nose.

Specifications:
Composition: Copper
Weight: 9.4 to 9.5 g
Diameter: 28.2 to 28.7 mm
Die Axis: ↑↑
Edge: Plain
Alternate Reference Number: BR #527