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Northwestern Europe, England, Birmingham, ca. 1813 CE. A fine bronze commemorative token coin with an engrailed edge. Obverse: bust of the Duke of Wellington facing left surrounded by script "VIMIERA TALAVERA BUSACO BADAJOZ SALAMANCA," names of campaigns / battles in the Peninsular War. Reverse: mounted Cossack holding lance, riding to right on grass, "COSSACK PENNY TOKEN." This token was struck in 1813 after the visit of Russian Cossack Alexander Wittischendst, a soldier and war hero, and to celebrate Napoleon’s retreat due to the efforts of the Cossack brigades. Most Cossack tokens were struck in England and brought overseas to colonies, such as Canada, where they were widely circulated. Size: 1.33" Diameter (3.4 cm); weight: 18.2 grams

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), an Anglo-Irish aristocrat, rose to global prominence as a brilliant military commander and statesman. His distinguished military career included victories in the Peninsular War, notably at Salamanca and Talavera, and culminated in the iconic Battle of Waterloo in 1815, where he decisively defeated Napoleon Bonaparte, ending the Napoleonic era. Created the Duke of Wellington for his accomplishments, he later ventured into politics, serving in various governmental roles, and became a respected figure in British politics. Wellington's legacy as the "Iron Duke" endures as a symbol of British military prowess and statesmanship, leaving an indelible mark on the history of Europe and the United Kingdom.

Provenance: private Boynton Beach, Florida, USA collection; ex-J. Lipson collection, Ottawa, Canada

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  • Condition: About Uncirculated condition (AU, AU50). Dark toning. A few surface nicks. Choice!

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