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1 Penny - Battle & Weight Sydney; New South Wales ND
1862 year| Copper | 14.7 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | New South Wales (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1862 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.7 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#412730 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Woman holding scales, ship in background.
Comment
Rarity R3-4
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - Battle & Weight (Sydney; New South Wales) ND (1862) coin is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coins in the 19th century, but it was also used as a form of currency during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in New South Wales. This coin was issued by private companies and individuals to fill the gap in the absence of official currency, making it a unique piece of history.
