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1 Penny - Hobday and Jobberns (Christchurch) ND
| Copper | - | 33.5 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 33.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#75582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Coat of arms with tunnel, horse, cow, grain and plough
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVANCE CANTERBURY
Edge
Plain
Comment
Andrews Catalogue Number: R#237 = A#249-51, R#238 = A#253
Rarity: R#237 = R3 - Frequently Seen, R#238 = R3-4
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - Hobday and Jobberns (Christchurch) ND from New Zealand made of Copper is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in New Zealand, particularly in the rural areas. To address this issue, many businesses and private individuals issued their own tokens, like this one, to serve as a medium of exchange. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as a substitute for official currency in New Zealand's history.
