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W. Barrett - Ottawa - 14 cents

W. Barrett - Ottawa - 14 cents
Source : Bank of Canada

Description

In 1891 W. Barrett secured the contract to deliver the slabs sold as firewood from Hurdman & Cos. saw mills. One of these tokens, which were good for 14 cents, were given to the carters for each load of wood carried. In 1892 the contract was given up, when the balance of the tokens with the dies, were sold to Mr. L.J. Casault of Ottawa.

W. Barrett - Ottawa - 14 cents values and prices

The value of a canadian token depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.

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Varieties AG-3 G-4 VG-8 F-12 VF-20 EF-40 AU-50
11 lines -------
16 lines ----$60.00$67.30$100
Varieties MS-60 MS-62 MS-63 MS-64 MS-65 MS-66 MS-67
11 lines $37.80$41.70-----
16 lines $150$200$275----

Varieties

11 lines

W. Barrett - Ottawa - 14 cents - 11 lines

16 lines

W. Barrett - Ottawa - 14 cents - 16 lines

Specifications

11 lines

  • Mintage : 300
  • Issuer: W. Barrett
  • Engraver : Pritchard & Andrews
  • Issuing date : 1891 - 1892
  • Composition: Copper
  • Weight: 3.7 grams
  • Diameter: 28.1 mm
  • Edge: Smooth
  • Breton #: 747

16 lines

  • Issuer: W. Barrett
  • Engraver : Pritchard & Andrews
  • Issuing date : 1891 - 1892
  • Composition: Copper
  • Weight: 3.6 grams
  • Diameter: 28.1 mm
  • Edge: Smooth
  • Breton #: 747

Last update : Tuesday, January 11, 2022

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