Story behind this token

[sirlostalot]

Its an 1837 token from Quebec. I would like to know what it was used for and are there any books about this token?

 

[Mackaydon]

This is a 'sister' thread to: "Anybody have any info on this token?" found in "What is it?"

 

[Jeff In North Georgia]

Catalogue# = Breton No. 565

History is = It is what is called a Half Penny and was issued in Quebec by John Shaw in 1837. Shaw withdrew his tokens when the Quebec Bank issued all inhabitants tokens the following year (1838).

It's pretty common.
Its retail value is approx:

VG = $7.00

Fine = $9.00


Jeff