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© mike c (CC BY-SA)
1 Penny - A.G. Hodgson Lonsdale Street West, Melbourne; Victoria
1860 year| Copper | 14.9 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1860 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.9 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 16 November 1863 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#415425 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Seated lady holding scales, boat bottom left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MELBOURNE VICTORIA
1860
Comment
Mint also T. Taylor
Rarity R3-4
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token 1 Penny - A.G. Hodgson (Lonsdale Street West, Melbourne; Victoria) 1860 from Victoria (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 14.9 g is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in Victoria, Australia. To address this issue, many businesses and individuals began issuing their own private tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by the community. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that has survived to this day, providing a unique glimpse into the economic history of Victoria during that time period.
