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1 Penny - Geo. Petty Melbourne; Victoria ND
1860 year| Copper | 14.9 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1860 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.9 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 16 November 1863 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#60601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Standing lady holding scales
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA
Comment
The image is A441/R431 Rarity R2 - Scale bar below V of VICTORIA
The other variety is A440/R430 Rarity R4-5 - Scale Bar level with V of VICTORIA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - Geo. Petty (Melbourne; Victoria) ND (1860) from Victoria (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 14.9g is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in Victoria, Australia. To address this issue, many businesses and individuals began issuing their own private tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by merchants and traders. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as a substitute for official currency during this time period.
