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½ Penny - Thomas White and Son Westbury; Tasmania
1855 year| Copper | 7.2 g | 28.2 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 | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 28.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#425232 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Emu & Kangaroo facing each other.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TASMANIA
1855
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rarity: R5-6
Note:
Warning:
WHITE REPLICA TOKENS
The 1855 token and half penny token had replicas made
1 Penny
1973 - 500 issued
½ penny
1979 - lesser number issued
The replicas are collectible in their own right but not as valuable as the originals of the same grade
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny - Thomas White and Son (Westbury; Tasmania) 1855 from Tasmania (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 7.2 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in Tasmania. The coin was issued by a private company, Thomas White and Son, and was accepted as legal tender by many businesses in the area. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the resourcefulness and resilience of the people of Tasmania during a time of economic challenge.
