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½ Penny - Hedberg/ levy Hobart; Tasmania - Late Strike Mule ND
1878 year| Copper | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Tasmania (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1878 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#415143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Text only
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIPMAN LEVY
. WELINGTON . NEW ZEALAND .
IMPORTER
AND
MANUFACTURER
OF BOOTS
& SHOES
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rarity = R9 15 made
Mint W.J. Taylor
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny - Hedberg/Levy (Hobart; Tasmania - Late Strike Mule) ND (1878) coin is that it is a rare example of a mule coin, meaning it was struck with the dies of a different coin, in this case, the dies of a Victorian halfpenny. This error in minting resulted in a unique and highly sought-after coin among collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1878) | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - Hedberg/ levy (Hobart; Tasmania - Late Strike Mule) ND (1878) coin.
