© Renniks Publishing
© Renniks Publishing
1 Penny - Clark, Archibald Auckland
1857 year| Copper | 14.9 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1857 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.9 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#76679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Female figure seated facing left holding scales and cornucopia, ship in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND
1857
Comment
Andrews catalogue number: R#75 = A#64
Rarity: R4 - Scarce
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - Clark, Archibald (Auckland) 1857 from New Zealand is that it was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time, but it was also a symbol of wealth and prosperity. The use of copper in coins was a sign of the country's growing economy and its ability to produce its own currency. Additionally, the fact that it was made in 1857, during the height of the British Empire, suggests that it may have been used in trade with other countries, making it a unique piece of history.
