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1 Penny - Day and Mieville Dunedin
1857 year| Copper | 14.7 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1857 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.7 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#59090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DAY & MIEVILLE
MERCHANTS
DUNEDIN OTAGO
Comment
Andrews catalogue number A#98Rarity: R2 - Very Frequently Seen
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - Day and Mieville (Dunedin) 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 Victorian era, makes it a unique piece of history.
