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1 Penny Forsaith, T. S. - Auckland
1858 year| Copper | - | 34 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1858 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#76681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
T. S. FORSAITH. WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRAPER.
MANCHESTER
.HOUSE.
AUCKLAND
Comment
Andrews catalogue number - R#138 = Andrews#130Rarity: R5 - Scarce
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Forsaith, T. S. - Auckland) 1858 from New Zealand made of Copper is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in the country. The coin was minted by a private company, Forsaith and Company, and was used as a substitute for the official currency, which was in short supply. This coin was one of the many tokens issued by private companies and individuals in New Zealand during this time period, and it remained in circulation until the government introduced new currency in 1859.
