1 Farthing - Peter McAuslane
1844 year| Brass | 2.1 g | 19.9 mm |
| Issuer | Newfoundland (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1855-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1844 |
| Value | 1 Farthing = ¼ Penny (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#97919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Vine with flower surrounded by lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PETER
McAUSLANE
St. JOHN S
NEWFOUNDLAND
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 2.1 - 2.2gDiameter: 19.2 - 20.6mm
One hundred of these pieces were struck which were thought to be intended as Farthings due to the size. Most were probably lost in the fire of 1846 that destroyed the establishment on Water Street.
Interesting fact
The A Token 1 Farthing - Peter McAuslane 1844 from Newfoundland (Canadian provinces) made of Brass weighing 2.1 g is a rare and valuable coin. It is estimated that only 100 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.