This token is listed by Charlton as LC8A2.
Charlton notes that Doctor Courteau identified sub varieties 2-2l H.
'H' is Charlton's abbreviation for Courteau's work on Habitant tokens.
Dr. Courteau identified twelve different varieties (2, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d,
2f, 2g, 2h, 2I, 2j, 2k, and 2l) which have been combined under the
generic Charton LC8A2 umbrella.
Your token is Courteau variety 2d, to wit:
Obv. The right ceriph of V is perfect, but a small defect occurs at
lower part of right branch of this letter. Top and bottom of S in BAS
of equal size. Right foot of A a trifle higher than that of N. Generally
found either with one or two or three die-cracks, but that from border to
man;s right foot is the most noticeable.
Rev. Perfect F in HALF. A dot under K in TOKEN, small defect connecting
ribbon to letter Y. Same as No. 1n. R-2.
Dr. Courteau's rarity scale is from 1-10, with 1 being as common as mud, and
10 being as rare as hen's teeth.
Additional info concerning the above, Dr. Courteau's reference to the perfect V
is understood from the grouping to be lower than the N, but the serif itself is
not defective as others within the grouping. Some varieties are found having
inverted 'S's' in either BAS or SOU, or both. The cant or tilt of the 1st A in
CANADA varies among the varieties; on some the Stand is on-line with the stand
of the N, other are canted above the N. The 'F' in HALF is either perfect, half-
cut or double-cut. This is in regards to the horizontal cross-bar. Some cross-bars
are plain (perfect). Others shew a vertical line transecting the cross-bar (mid way
betwixt the Upright of the letter and the vertical of the cross bar). Half-cut indicates
only the upper section of the vertical line is present, double-cut indicates the vertical
line shews above and below the horizontal of the cross-bar).
...there are other terms Dr. Courteau uses, but are not germane to your variety.
I would grade your token EF 40. Nice piece. Fair price.
On an aside,
Machine Doubling is prevalent among this series and has no commands no premium.
doug
Posted 06/05/2015 07:38 am
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