Canada
Lower Canada. Bank of Montreal "Habitant" Penny (2 Sous) Token 1837 MS66 Red and Brown NGC, Br-521, LC-9D3. Plain edge. Medal alignment. Variety with weak around, and no period after CANADA. Superb strike, with near-flawless surfaces and noticeable golden luster remaining on each side. Very Rare in this exquisite condition and the finest of this type we have seen. Sold with old collector envelope detailing provenance.
Purchased from Warren Baker on August 24, 1976; H.D. Gibbs Collection
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Estimate: 500-700 USD