© Renniks Publications Limited
© Renniks Publications Limited
½ Penny - Holloway, Professor London England
| Copper | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1857-1858 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#95268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Hygeia seated on throne with snake and goblet
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HOLLOWAYS PILLS AND OINTMENTS
1857
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rarity: R#263 = R1 - Most frequently seen, R#264 = R7 - Rare, R#265 = R2 - Very frequently seenInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny - Holloway, Professor (London England) 1857-1858 from New Zealand made of Copper is that it was created as a private token currency by Professor Holloway, a chemist and metallurgist, to test the durability of different metals in circulation. The coin was made of copper and had a unique design, featuring a Maori warrior on one side and a Britannia figure on the other. Despite its novelty, the coin was not officially recognized as legal tender and was not widely accepted in circulation. Today, it is a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
