VINTAGE CANADIAN HUDSON'S BAY CO. 1/2 BEAVER TOKEN CLIP

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VINTAGE 1857 (?) CANADIAN HUDSON'S BAY CO. 1/2 BEAVER TOKEN CLIP
This Canadian token (not a coin) from around 1857 was worth 1/2 of a "Made Beaver" for fur trappers in the land east of Hudson Bay.  It was part of a vast region of British North America called Prince Rupert's Land.  The Hudson's Bay Company was gifted exclusive trading rights to all lands within the watersheds of Hudson's Bay and the Hudson's Bay Straits.
A "Made Beaver" is a unit of value created to facilitate trade between the Hudson's Bay Company and trappers.  It was worth a high quality, large beaver skin.  Trappers exchanged them for company goods.
One side of the token shows the crest of the Hudson's Bay Company.
Motto:  Pro Pelle Cutem, which is Latin for "a pelt for a skin".
HB:  Hudson Bay
EM:  East Main District
1/2:  Denomination
NB:  Made Beaver
Photos are of actual token, taken by seller.  Please check carefully for all details and condition.
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