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½ Penny - Alfred Nicholas Hobart; Tasmania ND
1862 year| Copper | 6.2 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Tasmania (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1862 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#60748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Britannia
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITANNIA
Comment
Rarity R4
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny - Alfred Nicholas (Hobart; Tasmania) ND (1862) from Tasmania (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 6.2 g is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of coinage in Tasmania, and many businesses and individuals were forced to issue their own tokens to facilitate trade. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as a form of currency during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1862) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - Alfred Nicholas (Hobart; Tasmania) ND (1862) coin.
