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½ Penny Token Field Marshal Wellington - Hibernia
1805 year| Copper | 6.2 g | 28.2 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1805 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 28.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#82040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crowned harp
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HIBERNIA
1805
Edge
Reeded (diagonally)
Comment
Anonymous Irish token from Dublin, found in small quantities in Canada.Both reeded and Plain edges exist, rusted dies resulted in minor variations.
4 noted varieties:
WE-5A1 - Large letters, Double lock, coin axis.
WE-5A2 - Small letters, Single lock, medal axis.
WE-5A3 - Small letters, Single lock, coin axis.
WE-5A4 - Large letters, Double lock, medal axis.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny Token (Field Marshal Wellington - Hibernia) 1805 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 Canada, specifically in the province of Lower Canada (now Quebec). At that time, there was a shortage of official currency, so private tokens like this one were issued by merchants and traders to fill the gap. This token features an image of Field Marshal Wellington, who was a prominent military leader during the Napoleonic Wars, and the word "Hibernia" which refers to Ireland. It's a unique piece of history that gives us a glimpse into the economic and cultural context of Canada during that time period.
