1844 Bank Of Montreal - Pc-1B2

Tall tree.
From the photo I can not positively ascertain whether the nose of the beaver
is long or short, but it appears to be the short nose variety. The long nose
is rather obvious.

Doctor Courteau identifies varieties of the 1844 tall tree, to wit:

42. Obv. Same as No. 40.
No. 40. Obv. The M in MONTREAL is closed at bottom. The left
fence has always three upright palings in the whole of three groups, whereas
the right varies in many instances...
Rev The beaver has a short nose; the period after SALUS is circular;
The right ribbon-end has long points with the left almost straight. R.2.

43. Obv. Same as No. 40, but the letters F are old style and M in MONTREAL defective,
which gives it a clumsy appearance; the C in CANADA is recut.
Rev. Long points at right ribbon with its left bent abruptly. The 4's in the date
are closed together and last one placed higher up. R.3.

44. Obv. same as No. 40. The defects in the die are more numerous on this than on No. 41,
several extend to the roof.
Rev. The period after SALUS is oval and both points of right ribbon are short. The
4's in the date are widely spaced, with the top of first one directly under the bar of
buckle. R.3.

45. Obv. Resembles No. 43, the F's are also old style but double cut, the letter C is
perfect; the M in MONTREAL is rather of the open M variety.
Same as No. 44, but the 4's in the date are closer together with top of first one to the left of bar. R.2.

Concerning the M in MONTREAL...

These half pennies are found with two distinct letters M in MONTREAL, the opened one,
and the closed one. In the open M variety, the angle formed by the central part of
the letter comes down on line with both feet, but points towards left one; whereas in
the closed M variety, the angle does not come so low and points towards right foot.

The photo is of the closed M variety.

grade VF 30

doug

A close-up of the Beaver's nose...

Also, I guess if "tall trees", it would be a PC-1B1 or PC-1B2 depending on the nose.

Thank you, Doug.