Canada
Lower Canada. Bank of Montreal copper "Side View" 1/2 Penny Token 1838 MS64 Brown NGC, Br-524, LC-10A1, Courteau-30 (R8), Robins-29450. Plain edge. Medal alignment. Variety with 13 palings in left fence. Flawless strike, with rich brown patina and only minor edge marks. Extremely rare in this near-gem condition and the finest we have seen. Sold with old collector envelope detailing provenance.
Ex. CNA Sale (August 1974, Lot 999); Parson's Sale (November 1954)
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Estimate: 3000-4000 USD