Sir Isaac Brock Commemorative Half-Penny Token
Description
- Sponsors
This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.- Media Type
- Object
- Description
- Half-penny token struck for general circulation in Upper Canada, about 1816. The token is one of a few issues which commemorate Sir Issac Brock.
The name Brock is misspelled "Brook" on this token. The other side bears the picture of a sailing vessel and the motto "Success to the Commerce of Upper Canada". - Date of Original
- 1816
- Date Of Event
- 1812
- Subject(s)
- Contact
- Brock University ArchivesEmail:dsharron@brocku.ca
Website:
Address:James A. Gibson Library,
Brock University,
500 Glenridge Avenue,
St. Catharines, Ontario L2S 3A1
Telephone: 905-688-5550 x3264
