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½ Penny Wellington Peninsular token to Madrid
| Copper | 9.1 g | 27.8 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1812-1813 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.1 g |
| Diameter | 27.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
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.
Comment
Diameter: 27.7 - 27.9mmWE-11C1 Button near collar
WE-11C2 Button far from collar
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Wellington Peninsular token to Madrid) 1812-1813 from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 9.1 g is that it was used as a form of currency in Canada during a time when there was a shortage of official currency. The token was issued by a private company, the Wellington Peninsular Company, and was accepted as legal tender in Lower Canada. This token is a rare example of a privately issued currency that was accepted as official currency in a particular region.
