1852 Bank Of Upper Canada Token

Charlton's catalogue narrows down the search for the specific Dr. Courteau
variety. Dr. Courteau identified some 24 different varieties of this series.
Dr. Courteau grouped his varieties according to the Die-Axis and the size of
the numeral 2. Charlton provided the collective varieties under their generic
grouping.

The coinage die-axis are found having narrow and large numeral 2's. The base
of the numeral spans 3 denticles on the narrow and 4 denticles and the large.

The token in question is of the narrow 2 grouping. Charlton notes this group
comprises Dr. Courteau varieties 237-241 inclusive. A copy of Dr. Courteau's
work is required to further distinguish which specific variety this is.

To wit...

239. Obv. The fig. 2 is recut at top and points to center of tooth. Generally
with die-cracks thro. first P and to r. point of ground, in some cases the former
is lacking.
Rev. Same as No. 338. Upset reverse R. 1.

338 Rev. Two blades point to r. rosette; the upper one is heavy, but its center
is not filled in, the left end of lower one is sharp and plain.

The above paragraphs are a exact quote of page 25 of Dr. Courteau's work.

Ergo, Dr. Courteau variety 239. Rariety 1 (common as mud). Sorry.

Grade a nice VF 30.

doug

Bugger--never mind I found a USA 1912s 1 cent for nothing AU58 details so that makes up for it.

Doug I new you would know the answer

Thanks Doug I can never remember, they should have the arrows on the format list.