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4 Pence - Lauzon Ferry Quebec, Quebec
1821 year| (White metal) | 5.84 g | 26.15 mm |
| Location | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Transportation tokens › Public transportation tokens |
| Year | 1821 |
| Value | 4 Pence (0.04) |
| Composition | (White metal) |
| Weight | 5.84 g |
| Diameter | 26.15 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#353451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination and lettering around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BON POUR HUIT SOLS
FOUR
PENCE TOKEN
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight varies: 5.84-6.52Diameter varies: 26.15-27.-5
Thickness varies: 1.6-1.8 mm
The Lauzon tokens were issued in 1821 to pay the fourpenny fare from Quebec to Pointe-Levy aboard the ferry "Lauzon". After a change in ownership some were countermarked with J McK (James McKenzie) and J T (Possibly J. Thompson.
