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1 Penny - Harrold Brothers Adelaide; South Australia
1858 year| Copper | 14.5 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | South Australia (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1858 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.5 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#413645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Seated woman holding scales, ship bottom left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
1858
Comment
Rarity R4
Interesting fact
The A Token 1 Penny - Harrold Brothers (Adelaide; South Australia) 1858 coin is interesting because it was created during a time when there was a severe shortage of coins in South Australia, and private companies like Harrold Brothers had to issue their own tokens to facilitate trade. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as a substitute for official currency.
