I picked this Bank of Upper Canada 1 Cent Token a long time ago. This particular token has medallic orientation, which if I remember correctly means it was a Royal Mint strike. Any other info, including how these tokens are graded would be most helpful. Thanks Gene
The wear pattern on that one seems strange. Usually, the flag on the reverse is worn at about the same time as the high points on the cornucopia. I'd grade this F16 to VF20.
I'd say around VF-20, but no higher. I use the Token crown at the top of the reverse very similar to the crown/tiara on the Victoria Large Cents for grading, but the tokens are so high relief, the design elements don't wear as fast as the Large Cents. Use the finer elements of St George, his horse, and the contents of the cornacopia as further guides.
Good to know. I was not sure exactly what to look for on this coin as far as wear. I was impressed at the strength of the strike on these tokens. I thought it was a good addition to the small Canadian collection that I have. Gene
The one question I do have is about the dot between to the bases of the cornucopia. Other pieces I have seen and photos of similar tokens do not have this dot. Is it a die variation? Gene
I'm not sure about varieties but here are a couple of dates I have that you can compare your's to (and it gives me a chance to show them off again)
Very nice pieces. These tokens are really very eye catching. I notice you live in Winnipeg. I actually was stationed at Grand Forks AFB (about a lifetime ago) when I picked up my token. Winnipeg was the closest big city so I have been there many times. You live in a truly beautiful city, I really liked the architecture. Gene
It really is a great place to live for 6 months out of the year and then it's only fit for polar bears.
Interesting, isn't there a half penny of the same token as well? Great looking tokens ikandiggit, I'd be showing them off as well!!
Very nice half-penny token. I do remember the frigid times during my time in North Dakota, it always seemed Winnipeg was always a few degrees colder than where I was.
A curious fellow died one day and found himself waiting in the long line of judgment. As he stood there he noticed that some souls were allowed to march right through the pearly gates into Heaven. Others though, were led over to Satan who threw them into the burning pit. But every so often, instead of hurling a poor soul into the fire, Satan would toss a soul off to one side into a small pile. After watching Satan do this several times, the fellow's curiosity got the best of him. So he strolled over and asked Satan what he was doing. "Excuse me, Mr. Prince of Darkness," he said. "I'm waiting in line for judgment, but I couldn't help wondering...why are you tossing those people aside instead of flinging them into the Fires of **** with the others?" "Ah, those...," Satan said with a groan. "They're all from Winnipeg. They're still too cold and wet to burn."
