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½ Penny - A.G. Hodgson Lonsdale Street West, Melbourne;Victoria
1862 year| Copper | 9.2 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1862 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.2 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#415427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Emu left & Kangaroo right facing each other.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA
1862
Comment
Rarity R3-4
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token ½ Penny - A.G. Hodgson (Lonsdale Street West, Melbourne;Victoria) 1862 from Victoria (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 9.2 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in Victoria, Australia. The coin was issued by A.G. Hodgson, a private company, and was accepted as legal tender in many parts of the state. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued currency that was used as an alternative to official currency during a time of economic need.
