1 Penny - Alliance Tea Company (Christchurch) 1866 front 1 Penny - Alliance Tea Company (Christchurch) 1866 back
1 Penny - Alliance Tea Company (Christchurch) 1866 photo
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1 Penny - Alliance Tea Company Christchurch

1866 year
Copper - 34 mm
Description
Issuer
New Zealand
Type
Token
Year
1866
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Trade tokens (1857-1881)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#76295
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TEAS COFFEES FRUITS & SPICES
ITALIAN WAREHOUSE
FANCY GOODS

Comment

Andrews catalogue numbers - R#13 = A#7, R#14 = A#8

Rarity - R#13 = R4-5: Less Frequently Seen, R#14 = R8: Very Rare

Interesting fact

The A Token 1 Penny - Alliance Tea Company (Christchurch) 1866 from New Zealand made of Copper 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.