CANADA, Lower Canada. “Ships, Colonies, & Commerce”. CU Token (25mm, 4.16 g, 6h). Mint in the United States (Wright & Bale, New York?). Struck 1826-1833(?). VF.

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CANADA, Lower Canada. “Ships, Colonies, & Commerce”. CU Token (25mm, 4.16 g, 6h). Mint in the United States (Wright & Bale, New York?). Struck 1826-1833(?). Ship under sail right with American flag at stern / SHIPS/ COLONIES/ &/ COMMERCE. Lees 2; Breton 997; Faulkner, Imperial p. 119; Charlton PE-10-2. Brown surfaces. VF.

Purchased by the consignor from Seaby, 1968.

Though often cataloged under Prince Edward Island, the majority of the Ships Colonies & Commerce tokens circulated in Lower Canada.

Closing Date and Time: 16 August 2023 at 13:26:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.