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½ Penny - R. Josephs New Town; Tasmania
1855 year| Copper | 6.2 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Tasmania (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1855 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18417 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Seated Justice left over date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VAN DIEMEN'S LAND
1855
Comment
Rarity R1
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token ½ Penny - R. Josephs (New Town; Tasmania) 1855 from Tasmania (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 6.2 g is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in Tasmania, and many businesses and individuals resorted to issuing their own private tokens as a means of exchange. This coin, issued by R. Josephs, was one such token, and it features a unique design and is highly sought after by collectors today.
