© Alyattes
© Alyattes
1 Penny Wellington - Edward Stephens
1814 year| Copper | 14.4 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1814 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1757-1816) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.4 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#60028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Crowned Irish harp in center, nine strings
Script: Latin
Lettering:
E. Stephens
Dublin
Edge
Grooved
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Wellington - Edward Stephens) 1814 from Ireland made of Copper weighing 14.4g is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Ireland, specifically during the Napoleonic Wars. The coin was minted as a token coinage, which was a temporary substitute for the official currency, to address the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. The coin's design features a bust of Wellington on one side and a crowned harp on the other, symbolizing the connection between Ireland and the British Empire. Despite its historical significance, the coin's value today is relatively low, ranging from a few euros to a few hundred euros, depending on its condition and rarity.
