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1 Penny - Holland and Butler (Auckland) ND
| Copper | 14.1 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.1 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#77516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IMPORTERS
OF
PAPERHANGINGS
GILT MOULDINGS
GLASS SHADES
&
PAINTERS MATERIAL
Comment
Andrews Catalogue Numbers - R#259 = A#263, R#259A = A#264
Rarity - R#259 = R4 - Less Frequently Seen, R#259A = R6: Scarce
Interesting fact
The A Token 1 Penny - Holland and Butler (Auckland) ND coin from New Zealand was made of copper, which is a highly durable and resistant metal. Copper has been used for centuries in coinage and has many beneficial properties, such as being resistant to corrosion and having a high melting point. This makes it an ideal material for coins that need to withstand wear and tear over time.
