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1 Penny -Gilmour, John New Plymouth ND
1875 year| Copper | 8.5 g | 31 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 | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#59093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Kiwi in foreground, tree fern, lake waka and Mount Taranaki in background
Comment
Andrews catalogue numbers: R#149 = A#143, R#150 = A#144
Rarity: R#149 = R2 - Very Frequently Seen, R#150 = R4-5 - Scarce
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny -Gilmour, John (New Plymouth) ND (1875) from New Zealand is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coins in the 19th century due to its durability and resistance to corrosion.
