Sir Isaac Brock commemorative half-penny token
Item
Title
Sir Isaac Brock commemorative half-penny token
Description
Half-penny token commemorating Sir Isaac Brock, ca. 1816. The token was struck for general circulation in Upper Canada. The name Brock is misspelled “Brook” on this token. The other side bears a picture of a sailing vessel and the
motto “Success to the commerce of Upper Canada”.
motto “Success to the commerce of Upper Canada”.
Date
ca. 1816
Subject
Brock, Isaac
Canada--History--War of 1812
Canada--History--War of 1812
Source
Sir Isaac Brock collection, RG 582, Archives and Special Collections, Brock University
