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½ Penny - Dease, E. F. - Hall, H. J. Christchurch ND
1920 year| Copper | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#76680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Traders name and initials central with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· FAMILY GROCER ·
H. J. HALL
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT
Comment
W.J. Taylor Late restrike:
A mule restrike from the 1920s. 25 struck, 9 recorded
K&M note: Mule, Reverse of KM#Tn25 and obverse of E.F. Dease (Australian) 1/2 Penny, KM#Tn50.
Andrews catalogue number: A#163
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token ½ Penny - Dease, E. F. - Hall, H. J. (Christchurch) ND (1920) from New Zealand made of Copper is that it was issued during a time of currency shortage in the country. In the early 1920s, New Zealand was facing a shortage of coins, particularly pennies, which were in high demand for everyday transactions. To address this issue, some businesses and individuals began issuing their own tokens, like this one, which could be used as a substitute for the scarce pennies. This coin is a unique piece of New Zealand's history and a testament to the resourcefulness of its people during times of economic challenge.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1920) | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - Dease, E. F. - Hall, H. J. (Christchurch) ND (1920) coin.
