Copper stiver token dated 1838. Obverse: Bust to left with legend: “* PURE COPPER PREFERABLE TO PAPER”. Reverse: Commerce seated holding caduceus and olive branch: “TRADE & NAVIGATION 1838”. These were used in Canada as well as the West Indies. Lovely collectable condition with some original colour remaining, see photograph. K&M British Guiana No: Tn. 1, Charlton No: NS-22. Diameter 33mm. VF+. £45.00 e-mail David at d-stuart@d-stuart.demon.co.uk to order. |