| Description |
Canada � WFD. Nelson & Co. - Distillerie de St. Denis, St. Denis, L.C. 30 Sous or 1 Shilling & 3 Pence October 9, 1837 Graham QC125-12-08a-i. PCGS Very Fine 35 Apparent. This is in a slightly larger format, but similar in style to the prior two notes. Printed uniface by Louis Perrault, Montreal, with imprint line at the bottom. The top center shows a counter vignette of a Spanish colonial 2 reales coin. As on the prior notes from the issuer, texts and denominations are in French and English equivalents, and all "N" letters in the shilling / pence denomination are backwards. There is a fancy left end, and the right end has the company name in mirror lettering within a cartouche. Partially issued; signed only at the right and unnumbered. Noted with "Hinge Remnants on Back." A bold and well-margined note. The final type from this interesting quintet of Nelson notes. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20328, realized $90. |
