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1 Penny - A.G. Hodgson Lonsdale Street West, Melbourne;Victoria
1862 year| Copper | 18.6 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1862 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 18.6 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#415426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Emu left & Kangaroo right facing each other.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA
1862
Comment
Rarity R3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token 1 Penny - A.G. Hodgson (Lonsdale Street West, Melbourne;Victoria) 1862 from Victoria (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 18.6 g is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in Victoria, and many businesses and individuals issued their own private tokens to fill the gap. This coin is an example of one such token, which was issued by A.G. Hodgson, a merchant in Melbourne, and was used as a form of currency in the local area.
