1 Penny - Hide and De Carle Melbourne; Victoria
| Copper | 14.7 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1857-1858 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.7 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#238196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Justice seated on bales , holding scales and cornucopia. Ship in distance.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA.
1857
Edge
Plain
Comment
5 varieties 18577 varieties 1858
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token 1 Penny - Hide and De Carle (Melbourne; Victoria) 1857-1858 from Victoria (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 14.7 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in Victoria, Australia. The coin was issued by a private company, Hide and De Carle, and was accepted as legal tender by many merchants in Melbourne. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued currency that was used in a specific region, and it highlights the resourcefulness and resilience of the people of Victoria during a time of economic hardship.