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1 Penny Gaisford and Edmonds - Christchurch
1875 year| Copper | 12.5 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1840-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1875 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#77505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Female figure seated facing left, holding scales and cornucopia. Ship in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND
1875
Comment
Andrews Catalogue Number - A#142Rarity - R4 - Less Frequently Seen
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Gaisford and Edmonds - Christchurch) 1875 from New Zealand is that it was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time, but it's also notable that it weighs 12.5g, which is slightly heavier than the standard weight for a penny coin.
