½ Penny Wellington Peninsular token to Madrid
1812 year| Copper | 8.3 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.3 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#29995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
Text in the center and around the room
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIMIERA AUG 21.1808. TALAVERA JULY 28.1809. ALMEIDA MAY 5.1811
CUIDAD
RODRIGO
JAN.19.1812
BADAJOZ
APRIL 2.1812
SALAMANCA
JULY 22.1812
MADRID
AUG 12. 1812
Engraver: Thomas Halliday
Edge
Reeded (diagonally) either \\\\\ or /////
Comment
Weight: 8.2 -8.4g
Diameter: 27.2 - 27.7mm
8 varieties exist:
WE-11B1 - 10 laurel leaves, two locks.
WE-11B2 - 10 laurel leaves, 1 small lock.
WE-11B3 - 10 laurel leaves, 3 equal locks.
WE-11B4 - 10 laurel leaves, without button.
WE-11B5 - 10 laurel leaves, button near lapel.
WE-11B6 - 9 laurel leaves, large centre lock.
WE-11B7 - 9 laurel leaves, single upper leaf, copper/silver, thick or thin flans
WE-11B8 - 8 laurel leaves, thin or thick flans, Coin alignment
WE-11B9 - 9 laurel leaves, three berries in wreath
NOTE: Edge central milling can be in either direction
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Wellington Peninsular token to Madrid) 1812 from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 8.3 g is that it was used as a form of currency in Canada during the early 19th century, specifically during the War of 1812. The coin was issued by the government of Lower Canada (now Quebec) to address a shortage of British currency, and it was accepted as legal tender in the province. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in the local economy and is now considered a valuable collector's item.
