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© Renniks Publications Limited
½ Penny -Perkins and Co. (Dunedin) ND
| Copper | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#95378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Seated female figure of Justice, holding scales and cornucopia. ship and sea in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DUNEDIN NEW ZEALAND
Edge
Plain
Comment
Andrews catalogue number = A#436
Rarity = R5-6 - Somewhat rare
Interesting fact
The Token ½ Penny coin was issued by Perkins and Co., a private company in Dunedin, New Zealand, during the 19th century. The coin was made of copper and had a unique design, featuring a Maori chief's head on one side and a sailing ship on the other. The coin was used as a token for payment in the company's stores and was not officially recognized as legal tender by the New Zealand government. Despite this, the coin remained popular among collectors and is now considered a rare and valuable piece of New Zealand's numismatic history.
