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1 Penny - De Carle, E and Co Melbourne & Plenty; Victoria ND
1853 year| Copper | 16.4 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1853 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.4 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1863 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#413170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Seated figure with olive branch, shield and trident
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITANNIA
Comment
Mint T. Pope & Co.
Rarity R3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - De Carle, E and Co (Melbourne & Plenty; Victoria) ND (1853) from Victoria (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 16.4 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the gold rush era in Australia. The coin was minted by a private company, De Carle, E and Co, and was used to facilitate trade and commerce in the region. Despite not being an official government-issued coin, it was widely accepted and used by the local population. This coin is a unique piece of Australian history and a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
