1812 Canada 1/2 Penny Wellington Victories Peninsular War Token Madrid Coin 1

Description

½ Penny
Wellington Peninsular token to Madrid
Features
Country
Canadian Provences
(Canada)
Type
Token
Year
1812
Value
1/2 Penny (1/480)
Currency
Wellington Tokens
Composition
Copper
Weight
8.3 g
Diameter
27.5 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
References
CCT# WE-11B,  Brenton# 986
Obverse
Portrait left
Lettering:
HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON
Reverse
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
Edge
Reeded (diagonally) either \\\ or /////