Need help IDing this 1825 coin/token!

pcgs69

Hi Everyone!

I usually spend my time on the U.S. Coin forum. I got this coin/token yesterday but I can't identify it.

It's dated 1825 and is about the size of a U.S. Large Cent and I can't see any lettering on the obverse (might be worn away). The reverse has someone sitting down and looks to be holding a scale in the left hand. I think it says "ONE" on the left and I can see what might be the letters "RAD" on the bottom right.

Any idea what this is?

Thanks for your help!

1960NYGiants

It is a Canadian Colonial Token, Military bust obverse, "TO FACILITATE TRADE 1825" seated justice reverse. Charlton catalogue # LC53 most likely subvariety LC53A "open sleeve". $7 in VG, maybe $2 as shown. If it's the closed sleeve variety then $100 in VG, maybe $25 as shown.


Per Charlton: It is thought to portay Col. de Salaberry who repelled the Americans at Chateauguay and Crysler's Farm during the War of 1812, saving Montreal.

pcgs69

wow, very impressive! Thank you for your time and the info!