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1 Penny - Hedberg/ Levy Late Restrike Mule
1857 year| Copper | - | 34 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1857 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#27269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIPMAN LEVY WELLINGTON NEW ZEALAND
IMPORTER
AND
MANUFACTURER
OF BOOTS
& SHOES
Edge
Plain
Comment
Late restrike by W.J. Taylor in England using dies of Australian and New Zealand issuers.
Made in England
Unlikely to have been issued or used in Australia or New Zealand.
Andrews catalogue number = A#205
Rarity = RR+ - Very Very Rare
Interesting fact
The A Token 1 Penny - Hedberg/Levy (Late Restrike Mule) 1857 from New Zealand made of Copper is a rare and unique coin that has a fascinating history. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was created as a result of a minting error. The original 1857 penny coin was minted with a defective die, which resulted in a misprinted design. The error was discovered and corrected, but not before a small number of coins had already been produced. These mistake coins, known as "mules," were later recalled and melted down. However, a few of them managed to escape destruction and have since become highly sought-after collector's items. The Hedberg/Levy (Late Restrike Mule) 1857 coin is one such example, making it a truly rare and valuable piece of numismatic history.
