| Description |
Canada � WFD. Nelson & Co. - Distillerie de St. Denis, St. Denis, L.C. 15 Sous or 7-1/2 Pence October 9, 1837 Graham QC125-12-06a-i. PCGS Very Fine 25. A second denomination from the second series, but with a later coin reverse vignette. Printed uniface by Louis Perrault, Montreal, with imprint line at the bottom. As on the prior notes from the issuer, texts and denominations are in French and English equivalents, and all "N" letters in the pence / half-penny denomination are backwards. The top center shows a counter vignette of the reverse of a Spanish Colonial real coin. There is a fancy left end, and the right end showing the company name in mirror lettering within a cartouche. With strong signatures and low number 21. This is a problem-free and attractive example. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20327, realized $90. |
