½ Penny - Wallance, James (Wellington) 1859 front ½ Penny - Wallance, James (Wellington) 1859 back
½ Penny - Wallance, James (Wellington) 1859 photo
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½ Penny - Wallance, James Wellington

1859 year
Copper - 28 mm
Description
Issuer
New Zealand
Type
Token
Year
1859
Value
½ Penny (1⁄480)
Currency
Trade tokens (1857-1881)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#95422
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Female seated holding scales and cornucopia, ship and sea in background

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1859

Edge

Plain

Comment

Andrews catalogue number = A#593

Rarity = R7 - Rare

Interesting fact

The Token ½ Penny - Wallance, James (Wellington) 1859 from New Zealand made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin. It is believed that only 100 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.