© Greg Laws (CC BY-NC)
© Greg Laws (CC BY-NC)
½ Penny - Fisher - South Yarra Melbourne; Victoria
1857 year| Copper | 7.37 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1857 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.37 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#59244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
An Emu and Kangaroo facing each other.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
1857
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rarity R3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny - Fisher - South Yarra (Melbourne; Victoria) 1857 coin is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coins in the 19th century, but it's unusual to see a coin made of copper that weighs as much as 7.37 grams. Most coins of that time and material would have been much lighter. This suggests that this coin may have been intended for a specific purpose or audience, or that it was made with a higher level of craftsmanship than usual.
