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½ Penny - D.T. Mulligan Rockhampton; Queensland
1863 year| Copper | 8.3 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Queensland (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1863 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.3 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#417666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Emu left facing right and Kangaroo Right facing left.
Shield centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUEENSLAND
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
1863
Comment
Rarity R3-4
A393/R388 - D of D.T. directly under O of ROCKHAMPTON
A394/R389 - D of D.T. below RO of ROCKHAMPTON
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token ½ Penny - D.T. Mulligan (Rockhampton; Queensland) 1863 from Queensland (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 8.3 g is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in Queensland, and many businesses and individuals resorted to issuing their own tokens as a means of exchange. This coin, in particular, was issued by D.T. Mulligan, a merchant in Rockhampton, and it features an interesting design, including the image of a sailing ship on one side and the value of the coin on the other. Despite its relatively low value, this coin is now highly sought after by collectors due to its rarity and historical significance.
