Wellington Tokens


Part : Token numbers WE-10A1 to WE-15

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Charlton
Cat #
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Cat #
Obverse Content
Reverse Content
Notes
 Die 
 Axis 
 Metal 
 Size 
(mm)
 Edge 
WE-10A1
Br-981
Illustrious Wellington Half Penny Token

Obv: THE ILLUSTRIOUS WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev: WATERLOO HALF PENNY / (Irish harp with a crown) / 1816
Weight:
4.1 to 5.8 grams

Edge can be either plain or reeded (vertical or diagonal)

OBV:
- Wreath has one upper leaf

REV:
- Harp has ten strings
↑↓
C
 26.3 
to
 27.0 
 Plain 
or
 Reeded 
WE-10A2
Br-981
Illustrious Wellington Half Penny Token

Obv: THE ILLUSTRIOUS WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev: WATERLOO HALF PENNY / (Irish harp with a crown) / 1816
Weight:
4.1 to 5.8 grams

OBV:
- Wreath has two upper leaves

REV:
- Harp has eight strings
↑↓
C
 26.3 
to
 27.0 
 Reeded 
WE-10A3
Br-981
Illustrious Wellington Half Penny Token

Obv: THE ILLUSTRIOUS WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev: WATERLOO HALF PENNY / (Irish harp with a crown) / 1816
Weight:
4.1 to 5.8 grams

- Can be found on thick or thin flans

OBV:
- Wreath has one upper leaf

REV:
- Harp has eight strings
↑↓
C
 26.3 
to
 27.0 
 Reeded 
WE-11A1
Br-987
Wellington Peninsular Token (Cuidad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Outer rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Center: CUIDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812 / SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / &c. &c. &c


NOTE: All WE-11A varieties contain a spelling error on the reverse. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
7.7 to 8.9 grams

- Minted with Copper, Brass or Silver flans
- Can be found on thick or thin flans
- Can have Plain edge, vertically reeded or diagonally reeded edge

OBV:
- Laurel crown has ten leaves
- Three locks of hair between the back of the ear and the collar, with the center lock larger than the other two
↑↑
 C
or B
or S 
 27.2 
to
 27.7 
 Plain 
or
 Reeded 
(See note)
WE-11A2
Br-987
Wellington Peninsular Token (Cuidad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Outer rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Center: CUIDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812 / SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / &c. &c. &c


NOTE: All WE-11A varieties contain a spelling error on the reverse. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
7.7 to 8.9 grams

- Minted with Copper, Silver or Gold flans

OBV:
- Laurel crown has ten leaves
- Three locks of hair between the back of the ear and the collar, with one small lock above two large locks
↑↑
 C 
 or S 
 or G 
 27.2 
to
 27.7 
 Reeded 
diagonally
WE-11A3
Br-987
Wellington Peninsular Token (Cuidad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Outer rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Center: CUIDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812 / SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / &c. &c. &c


NOTE: All WE-11A varieties contain a spelling error on the reverse. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
7.7 to 8.9 grams

- Minted with Copper or Silver flans

OBV:
- Laurel crown has ten leaves
- The lower lock is much below the ribbon knot
- Coat button is close to the lapel
↑↑
 C
or S 
 27.2 
to
 27.7 
 Reeded 
diagonally
WE-11A4
Br-987
Wellington Peninsular Token (Cuidad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Outer rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Center: CUIDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812 / SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / &c. &c. &c


NOTE: All WE-11A varieties contain a spelling error on the reverse. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
7.7 to 8.9 grams

Edge is either reeded vertically or diagonally

OBV:
- Laurel crown has ten leaves
- Three short and equal length locks between the back of the ear and the collar
↑↑
 C 
 27.2 
to
 27.7 
 Reeded 
(See note)
WE-11A5
Br-987
Wellington Peninsular Token (Cuidad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Outer rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Center: CUIDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812 / SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / &c. &c. &c


NOTE: All WE-11A varieties contain a spelling error on the reverse. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
7.7 to 8.9 grams

- Edge is either reeded vertically or diagonally

OBV:
- Laurel crown has ten leaves, tied with a single bow
↑↑
 C 
 27.2 
to
 27.7 
 Reeded 
(See note)
WE-11A6
Br-987
Wellington Peninsular Token (Cuidad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Outer rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Center: CUIDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812 / SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / &c. &c. &c


NOTE: All WE-11A varieties contain a spelling error on the reverse. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
7.7 to 8.9 grams

- Minted with Copper or Silver flans
- Edge is either reeded vertically or diagonally

OBV:
- Laurel crown has ten leaves
- No coat button
↑↑
 C 
or
 S 
 27.2 
to
 27.7 
 Reeded 
(See note)
WE-11A7
Br-987
Wellington Peninsular Token (Cuidad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Outer rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Center: CUIDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812 / SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / &c. &c. &c


NOTE: All WE-11A varieties contain a spelling error on the reverse. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
7.7 to 8.9 grams

- Minted with Brass flans
- Minted with thick or thin flans
- With the thin flan variety the coat buton is weakly struck

OBV:
- Laurel crown has ten leaves
- With coat button
↑↑
 B 
 27.2 
to
 27.7 
 Plain 
WE-11A8
Br-987
Wellington Peninsular Token (Cuidad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Outer rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Center: CUIDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812 / SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / &c. &c. &c


NOTE: All WE-11A varieties contain a spelling error on the reverse. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
7.7 to 8.9 grams

- MULE token consisting of the obverse of WE-11A1 and the reverse of WE-11A5

OBV:
- Laurel crown has ten leaves
- Three locks of hair between the back of the ear and the collar, with the center lock larger than the other two
↑↑
 C 
 27.2 
to
 27.7 
 Reeded 
 diagonally 
WE-11A9
Br-987
Wellington Peninsular Token (Cuidad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Outer rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Center: CUIDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812 / SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / &c. &c. &c


NOTE: All WE-11A varieties contain a spelling error on the reverse. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
7.7 to 8.9 grams

- Minted with Copper or Silver flans

OBV:
- Laurel crown has NINE leaves
- With coat button
↑↑
 C 
or
 S 
 27.2 
to
 27.7 
 Reeded 
 diagonally 
WE-11B1
Br-986
Wellington Peninsular Token (Cuidad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca - Madrid)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Outer rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Center: CUIDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812 / SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / MADRID AUG 12 1812


NOTE: All WE-11B varieties contain a spelling error on the reverse. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
7.3 to 9.1 grams

- Coin or Medal die axis

OBV:
- Laurel crown has ten leaves
- Two locks of hair between the back of the ear and the collar
↑↑
or
↑↓
 C 
 27.0 
to
 28.0 
 Reeded 
 diagonally 
WE-11B2
Br-986
Wellington Peninsular Token (Cuidad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca - Madrid)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Outer rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Center: CUIDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812 / SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / MADRID AUG 12 1812


NOTE: All WE-11B varieties contain a spelling error on the reverse. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
7.3 to 9.1 grams

- Coin or Medal die axis

OBV:
- Laurel crown has ten leaves
- Three locks of hair between the back of the ear and the collar, with one small lock above two large locks
↑↑
or
↑↓
 C 
 27.0 
to
 28.0 
 Reeded 
 diagonally 
WE-11B3
Br-986
Wellington Peninsular Token (Cuidad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca - Madrid)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Outer rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Center: CUIDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812 / SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / MADRID AUG 12 1812


NOTE: All WE-11B varieties contain a spelling error on the reverse. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
7.3 to 9.1 grams

- Coin or Medal die axis

OBV:
- Laurel crown has ten leaves
- Three locks of hair between the back of the ear and the collar, all of equal length
↑↑
or
↑↓
 C 
 27.0 
to
 28.0 
 Reeded 
 diagonally 
WE-11B4
Br-986
Wellington Peninsular Token (Cuidad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca - Madrid)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Outer rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Center: CUIDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812 / SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / MADRID AUG 12 1812


NOTE: All WE-11B varieties contain a spelling error on the reverse. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
7.3 to 9.1 grams

- Coin or Medal die axis

OBV:
- Laurel crown has ten leaves
- No coat button
↑↑
or
↑↓
 C 
 27.0 
to
 28.0 
 Reeded 
 diagonally 
WE-11B5
Br-986
Wellington Peninsular Token (Cuidad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca - Madrid)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Outer rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Center: CUIDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812 / SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / MADRID AUG 12 1812


NOTE: All WE-11B varieties contain a spelling error on the reverse. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
7.3 to 9.1 grams

- Coin or Medal die axis

OBV:
- Laurel crown has ten leaves
- Locks of hair between the back of the ear and the collar are small
- Coat button is close to the lapel
↑↑
or
↑↓
 C 
 27.0 
to
 28.0 
 Reeded 
 diagonally 
WE-11B6
Br-986
Wellington Peninsular Token (Cuidad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca - Madrid)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Outer rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Center: CUIDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812 / SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / MADRID AUG 12 1812


NOTE: All WE-11B varieties contain a spelling error on the reverse. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
7.3 to 9.1 grams

- Coin or Medal die axis

OBV:
- Laurel crown has NINE leaves
- Three locks of hair between the back of the ear and the collar, the center lock is the largest
↑↑
or
↑↓
 C 
 27.0 
to
 28.0 
 Reeded 
 diagonally 
WE-11B7
Br-986
Wellington Peninsular Token (Cuidad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca - Madrid)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Outer rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Center: CUIDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812 / SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / MADRID AUG 12 1812


NOTE: All WE-11B varieties contain a spelling error on the reverse. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
7.3 to 9.1 grams

- Struck on Copper or Silver flans
- Struck on thick or thin flans
- Coin or Medal die axis

OBV:
- Laurel crown has NINE leaves
- Single upper leaf
- Three locks of hair between the back of the ear and the collar, the center lock is the largest
↑↑
or
↑↓
 C 
or
 S 
 27.0 
to
 28.0 
 Reeded 
 diagonally 
WE-11B8
Br-986
Wellington Peninsular Token (Cuidad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca - Madrid)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Outer rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Center: CUIDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812 / SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / MADRID AUG 12 1812


NOTE: All WE-11B varieties contain a spelling error on the reverse. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
7.3 to 9.1 grams

- Struck on thick or thin flans
- Coin or Medal die axis (VERY rare in medal axis)
- Reeded vertically or diagonally

OBV:
- Laurel crown has EIGHT leaves
- Single upper leaf
- Three locks of hair between the back of the ear and the collar, the center lock is the largest
- Coat button is very large and close to the lapel and collar
↑↑
or
↑↓
 C 
or
 S 
 27.0 
to
 28.0 
 Reeded 
vertically 
or
 diagonally 
WE-11B9
Br-986
Wellington Peninsular Token (Cuidad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca - Madrid)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Outer rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Center: CUIDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812 / SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / MADRID AUG 12 1812


NOTE: All WE-11B varieties contain a spelling error on the reverse. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
7.3 to 9.1 grams

- Coin or Medal die axis

OBV:
- Laurel crown has NINE leaves
- Two upper leaves
- Three berries in the wreath
↑↑
or
↑↓
 C 
or
 S 
 27.0 
to
 28.0 
 Reeded 
 diagonally 
WE-11C1
Br-986
Wellington Peninsular Token (Ciudad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca - Madrid)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Outer rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Center: CIUDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812 / SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / MADRID AUG 12 1812


NOTE: The spelling error found on the reverse of all WE-11A and 11B varieties was corrected with this issue. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
8.0 to 9.7 grams

OBV:
- Coat button is near the collar
↑↑
 C 
 27.4 
to
 27.9 
 Reeded 
 diagonally 
WE-11C2
Br-986
Wellington Peninsular Token (Ciudad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca - Madrid)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Outer rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Center: CIUDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812 / SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / MADRID AUG 12 1812


NOTE: The spelling error found on the reverse of all WE-11A and 11B varieties was corrected with this issue. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
8.0 to 9.7 grams

OBV:
- Coat button is far from the collar
↑↑
 C 
 27.4 
to
 27.9 
 Reeded 
 diagonally 
WE-11D1
Br-986
Wellington Peninsular Token (Ciudad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca - Madrid - St Sebastian - Pampluno)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Between Inner ring and Rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Inside the Inner ring: CIUDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812
- Center: SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / MADRID AUG 12 1812 / St SEBASTIAN SEPT 8 1813 / PAMPLUNO OCT 31 1813


NOTE: All WE-11D varieties contain a spelling error on the reverse. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
7.6 to 9.7 grams

- Plain edge

- Struck on thick or thin flans

Note: The 10th edition of the Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Colonial Tokens states that the existence of this Plain Edge variety is "DOUBTFUL".
↑↑
 C 
 27.0 
to
 28.1 
 Plain 
WE-11D2
Br-986
Wellington Peninsular Token (Ciudad Rodrigo - Badajoz - Salamanca - Madrid - St Sebastian - Pampluno)

Obv: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev:
- Between Inner ring and Rim: VIMIERA AUG 21 1808 / TALAVERA JULY 28 1809 / ALMEIDA MAY 5 1811
- Inside the Inner ring: CIUDAD RODRIGO JAN 19 1812 / BADAJOZ APRIL 2 1812
- Center: SALAMANCA JULY 22 1812 / MADRID AUG 12 1812 / St SEBASTIAN SEPT 8 1813 / PAMPLUNO OCT 31 1813


NOTE: All WE-11D varieties contain a spelling error on the reverse. The correct Spanish translation of "City" should be "Ciudad", not "Cuidad".
Weight:
7.6 to 9.7 grams

- Reeded edge

- Struck on thick or thin flans

↑↑
 C 
 27.0 
to
 28.1 
 Reeded 
WE-12
Br-984
Wellington One Penny Token (Vimiera Talavera Badajoz Salamanca Vittoria)

Obv: VIMIERA TALAVERA BADAJOZ SALAMANCA VITTORIA / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, NOT wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev: ONE PENNY TOKEN / (Seated Britannia facing left, holding a trident and laurel sprig, ship sailing left in the distance) / 1813
Weight:
17.3 to 18.9 grams

↑↑
 C 
 33.9 
to
 34.1 
 Engrailed 
WE-13A
Br-985
Wellington One Penny Cossack Token

Obv: VIMIERA TALAVERA BUSACO BADAJOZ SALAMANCA / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, NOT wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev: COSSACK / (Image of a Cossack soldier on horseback, facing right) / PENNY TOKEN
Weight:
18.0 to 19.2 grams

OBV:
- Epaulette has a short shoulder board
- Lowest lock of hair is short

REV:
- Ground is close to the letters around the rim
- No grass shoots coming out of the ground behind the horse's back hoof
↑↑
C
 33.9 
to
 34.2 
 Engrailed 
WE-13B
Br-985
Wellington One Penny Cossack Token

Obv: VIMIERA TALAVERA BUSACO BADAJOZ SALAMANCA / (Bust of Field Marshal Wellington in full uniform, NOT wearing a laurel wreath crown, facing left)

Rev: COSSACK / (Image of a Cossack soldier on horseback, facing right) / PENNY TOKEN
Weight:
18.0 to 19.2 grams

OBV:
- Epaulette has a LONG shoulder board
- Lowest lock of hair is LONG

REV:
- Ground is VERY close to the letters around the rim
- THREE grass shoots coming out of the ground behind the horse's back hoof
↑↑
C
 33.9 
to
 34.2 
 Engrailed 
WE-14
Br-1003
Wellington Waterloo Sailing Ship Token

Obv: (image of a ship sailing to the right)

Rev: WELLINGTON / WATERLOO / 1815
Weight:
6.4 to 6.5 grams

↑↓
C
 26.4 
to
 27.0 
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WE-15
Br-1006
Wellington Waterloo Sailing Ship Token

Obv: (image of an unknown man in civilian clothes, facing right)

Rev: WELLINGTON / WATERLOO / 1815
Weight:
4.5 to 6.5 grams

- Struck on thick or thin flans
- Large Bust
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