© Renniks Publishers
© Renniks Publishers
½ Penny - Ashton, H. Auckland
1858 year| Copper | - | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1858 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#76674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Female figure seated facing left holding scales and cornucopia. Ship in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND
1859
Comment
Andrews catalogue numbers: R#25 = A#19, R#26 = A#20Rarity: R#25 = R3 - Frequently seen, R#26 = R5 - Scarce
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token ½ Penny - Ashton, H. (Auckland) 1858 from New Zealand made of Copper is that it was created during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in New Zealand, particularly in the Auckland region. To address this issue, local businesses and traders began issuing their own tokens, including the Ashton, H. token, which was accepted as a form of payment by many merchants in the area. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as a form of currency in New Zealand during this time period.
