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Upper Canada, copper half penny "Brock" token, dated 1812, reeded edge, ex-Baker.

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Upper Canada, copper half penny  Brock  token, dated 1812, reeded edge, ex-Baker.
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Upper Canada, copper half penny "Brock" token, dated 1812, reeded edge, ex-Baker. Breton-723; UC-5A1. 4.65 grams. Dark XF+ with hint of muted luster, mostly well struck but with slightly weak letters in QUEENSTOWN. Major General Sir Isaac Brock (spelled BROOK on this piece due to die-cutter error) is well known in Canada as a War of 1812 hero, responsible for the capture of Detroit. Native ally Tecumseh (see lot 1609 in this auction) reportedly said "this is a MAN" about him after meeting him for the first time, apparently in mutual admiration, as Brock called his new friend "the Wellington of the Indians." Brock died in 1812 at the Battle of Queenston Heights, commemorated on this token. Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens.