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1 Penny - George McCaul Grahamstown
1874 year| Copper | 13.2 g | 34.11 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1874 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13.2 g |
| Diameter | 34.11 mm |
| Thickness | 2.12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#61480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Legend centered within a circular line border dividing date
surrounding letters between beads
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• • N • E • W • •
George McCaul
COPPERSMITH
18 TINSMITH 74
PLUMBER
AND
GASFITTER
Grahamstown
• • Z • E • A • L • A • N • D • •
Edge
Plain
Comment
Andrews catalogue number A#359
T Stokes
Rarity: R1 - Most Frequently Seen
Interesting fact
The A Token 1 Penny - George McCaul (Grahamstown) 1874 from New Zealand made of Copper weighing 13.2 g is a rare and valuable coin. It is considered a token coin, which means it was issued by a private entity, in this case, George McCaul, rather than a government. The coin's design features a simple layout with the denomination "1 Penny" on one side and the name "George McCaul" on the other. It is interesting to note that the coin was minted in 1874, during a time when New Zealand was still a colony of Great Britain, and the use of private tokens was common due to the lack of official currency. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction.
