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1 Penny - George Nichols Melbourne, Victoria
1862 year| Copper | 15.4 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1862 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15.4 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#417819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Stokes ARMS A10/R2
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA . 1862
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
T. STOKES. MAKER ,
100 COLLINS ST. EAST . MELBOURNE
Engraver: T. Stokes
Comment
Mint - T. Stokes
Image: Reverse Stokes ARMS A10/R2 ‘ADVANCE AUSTRALIA’
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - George Nichols (Melbourne, Victoria) 1862 from Victoria (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 15.4g is that it was created during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in Victoria, Australia. To address this issue, businesses and individuals began issuing their own 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.
