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.
From the RH Collection. Ex Donald G. Partrick Collection (Heritage 61202, 21 March 2021), lot 97249, purchased from Warren Baker, 24 February 1989.