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½ Penny - Jno. Andrew and Co Melbourne;Victoria
1862 year| Copper | 8.8 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1862 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#412479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Emu left & Kangaroo right facing each other.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA
1862
Comment
Rarity R3-4
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token ½ Penny - Jno. Andrew and Co (Melbourne;Victoria) 1862 from Victoria (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 8.8 g is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in Victoria, Australia. To address this issue, many businesses and companies, like Jno. Andrew and Co, issued their own tokens, which were accepted as currency by the local community. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as a substitute for official currency during that time.
