1 Penny - H. J. Marsh and Brother (Hobart; Tasmania) ND
| Copper | 11.9 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Tasmania (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.9 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Various tools surrounded by legend
Parallel Knives
NOTE: spade handle to the right (image upside down)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE SHILLING FOR 12 PENNY TOKENS
PAYABLE AT
H.J.MARSH & BROTHER
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rarity R2-3
"I" of "IRONMONGERS" below bottom of “J”
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token 1 Penny - H. J. Marsh and Brother (Hobart; Tasmania) ND from Tasmania (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 11.9 g is that it was issued by a private company, H.J. Marsh and Brother, in Hobart, Tasmania, during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in the colony. This coin was used as a substitute for the official currency and was accepted as legal tender in many parts of Tasmania.
