CANADA, Blacksmith tokens – "Tiffin" types. CU Token (28mm, 3.58 g, 6h). Dated 1820. Laureate bust of George III right / Commerce seated left on bale, holding cornucopia and scales; 1820 in exergue. Wood, Blacksmith 19; Bretton 1008; Charlton BL-32A1. Brown surfaces. Fine. A wonderful example with a clear date and full reverse figure.
From the RH Collection.
This type imitates an anonymous token dated 1812 that was imported by Joseph Tiffin of Montreal (Cf. Charlton LC-48).