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½ Penny - G. Hutton (Hobart Town; Tasmania) ND
| Copper | 6.3 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Tasmania (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#415441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Emu to right and kangaroo to left facing inwards towards each other
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rarity R2
Note: Die crack from the rim through the left hand saw handle occurs
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token ½ Penny - G. Hutton (Hobart Town; Tasmania) ND from Tasmania (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 6.3 g is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in Tasmania, and many businesses and individuals resorted to issuing their own tokens as a means of exchange. This coin, issued by G. Hutton in Hobart Town, is an example of one such token that was used as a substitute for official currency during this time.
