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1 Penny Token Field Marshal Wellington ND
1813 year| Copper | 17.4 g | 33.9 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 17.4 g |
| Diameter | 33.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96385 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Britannia facing left, lettering around edge, wreath on edge below
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE PENNY TOKEN
Edge
Engrailed, plain
Comment
Weight: 16.6 - 18.2 gDiameter: 33.8 - 34.0 mm
WE-4A1 Engrailed (NW to SE or NE to SW)
WE-4A2 Plain
Usually found struck over Bristol pennies.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny Token (Field Marshal Wellington) ND (1813) from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 17.4g is that it features an image of Field Marshal Wellington, who was a prominent military leader during the Napoleonic Wars. He played a key role in the Battle of Waterloo, which took place in 1815, and was hailed as a hero for his leadership and bravery. The coin's design serves as a tribute to his legacy and is a unique feature among coins from this time period.
