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½ Penny Token Wellington Token ND
| Copper | 5.8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1814-1816 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Britannia facing left surrounded by wreath, no date
Edge
Engrailed
Comment
Weight: 5.4 - 6.2gDiameter: 27.1 - 27.5mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny Token (Wellington Token) ND (1814-1816) from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 5.8 g is that it was used as a substitute for the official British halfpenny coin, which was in short supply in the early 19th century. The Wellington Token was issued by a group of merchants in Lower Canada (now Quebec) and was accepted as legal tender in the province. Despite its unofficial status, the coin remained in circulation for several years and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
