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½ Penny - O.H. Hedberg (Hobart Town; Tasmania) ND
| Copper | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Tasmania (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| 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#415147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Text only
Script: Latin
Lettering:
O.H.HEDBERG
+ SWEDISH HOUSE HOBART TON +
HALF
PENNY
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mint W.J. Taylor
A210 / R203 - R2-3 - T of TON below top of Penny
A209 / R204 - R2-3 - T of TON above top of Penny; & is 1 mm from L & C
A208 / R207? - R6 - T of TON above top of Penny; & is 1/2 mm from L & C ; Short T of ST with bar quite below T
A? / R205 - R5-6 - T of TON above top of Penny; & is 1/2 mm from L & C; Short T of ST with bar narrow and close to T
A- /R206 & 8 - R9-10 - T of TON above top of Penny; & is 1/2 mm from L & C; Long T of ST with low and wide bar
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny - O.H. Hedberg (Hobart Town; Tasmania) ND coin from Tasmania (Australian States) made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin. It was minted in the mid-19th century by O.H. Hedberg, a merchant in Hobart Town, Tasmania. The coin was used as a token currency in the region and features an interesting design, including the image of a sailing ship on the obverse side. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.
