1 Penny - Edward Reece (Christchurch) ND front 1 Penny - Edward Reece (Christchurch) ND back
1 Penny - Edward Reece (Christchurch) ND photo
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1 Penny - Edward Reece (Christchurch) ND

 
Copper - 34 mm
Description
Issuer
New Zealand
Type
Token
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Trade tokens (1857-1881)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#95437
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Man sitting beside sheaf of wheat

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ADVANCE CANERBURY
NEW ZEALAND

Edge

Plain

Comment

Andrews catalogue numbers: R#439 = A#448, R#440 = A#449, R#441 = A#447
Mint T. Stokes
Rarity: R#439 = R4 - Less frequently seen, R#440 = R6 - Somewhat rare, R#441 = R5 - Scarce

Interesting fact

The A Token 1 Penny - Edward Reece (Christchurch) ND coin from New Zealand made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin. It was minted in the late 19th century and features a unique design, with the image of a Maori chief on one side and the British monarch on the other. The coin was used as a form of currency in New Zealand during a time when the country was still a British colony. Today, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.