½ Penny The Illustrious Wellington - Waterloo
1816 year| Copper | 4.8 g | 26.6 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1816 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 26.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#81119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
A harp in the center and surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Waterloo Halfpenny 1816
Edge
Reeded or plain (look the comment field)
Comment
Weight: 4.1 - 5.8gDiameter: 27.1 - 27.5 mm
Struck in New York, USA and imported via Kingston. Struck after 1825 and antedated to evade import regulations.
3 varieties exist:
→ WE-10A1 - Ten Strings, plain or reeded edge
→ WE-10A2 - Eight strings, wreath has 2 upper leaves, reeded edge
→ WE-10A3 - Eight strings, wreath has one upper leaf, reeded edge, thin and thick flans
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (The Illustrious Wellington - Waterloo) 1816 from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 4.8 g is that it was issued to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815. The coin features an image of the Duke of Wellington, who led the British forces to victory in the battle, on one side, and a depiction of the Battle of Waterloo on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (The Illustrious Wellington - Waterloo) 1816 coin.
