1 Penny - Hide and De Carle Melbourne; Victoria
| Copper | - | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1857-1858 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Seated woman holding scales, ship bottom left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA.
1857
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - Hide and De Carle (Melbourne; Victoria) 1857-1858 from Victoria (Australian States) made of Copper is that it was used as a form of currency during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in the region. The coin was issued by a private company, Hide and De Carle, and was accepted as legal tender by many merchants in Melbourne and surrounding areas. This coin is a unique piece of Australian history and a testament to the resourcefulness of the people during a time of economic hardship.
