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½ Penny Field Marshal Wellington - oak wreath reverse ND
1813 year| Copper | 6.2 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Britannia facing left, continuous oak wreath around edge
Comment
Diameter: 26.9 - 27.2mmWE-2C1 Coin
WE-2C2 Medal
Courteau and Leroux did not list this token. McLachlan denounced as fake.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Field Marshal Wellington - oak wreath reverse) ND (1813) from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 6.2 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the early 19th century in what is now Quebec and Ontario, Canada. At that time, there was a shortage of official currency, so private tokens like this one were issued by businesses and individuals to fill the gap. This token features an image of Field Marshal Wellington, who was a prominent military leader during the Napoleonic Wars, and an oak wreath on the reverse side, symbolizing strength and durability. Despite its small denomination, this coin is a valuable piece of numismatic history.
