Canadian provinces 2 Dollars 1849

The Farmer's Joint Stock Bank, Second Issue

Above date, "Toronto" is handwritten on a printed line

Canadian provinces 2 Dollars, 1849 obverse
Canadian provinces 2 Dollars, 1849 reverse

Information:

Rarity C - Scarce
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1849 Above date, "Toronto" is handwritten on a printed line + - - - - - -
Country Canadian provinces
Period Canada, United Province of Pound (1841-1858)
Issuing bank Farmer's Joint Stock Bank
Currency Dollars
Denomination 2 Dollars
Type Local banknotes
Year 1849
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 177x77 mm

Obverse:

Canadian provinces 2 Dollars, 1849
Latin

Obverse text

2 - 2 AUTHORIZED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT THE FARMER'S JOINT STOCK BANK - ing Company, will pay the bearer on demand TWO DOLLARS at their Office in Toronto, for Value Received Toronto Feb: 1st 1849. TWO UPPER CANADA Manager - Pres. Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New York

Obverse symbol

In the top left and right corner the value "2". An illustration of a Blacksmith by anvil in the lower left corner and a standing allegory of Navigation in the lower right corner. In the top center, a portrait of Prince Consort supported by a Lion on his left and an unicorn on his right. At the bottom center, the royal arms.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse symbol

Blank side only one red overprint

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1849 Above date, "Toronto" is handwritten on a printed line + - - - - - -