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1 Penny - Hugh Peck Melbourne; Victoria ND
1862 year| Copper | 14.9 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1862 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.9 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Text only
Script: Latin
Lettering:
67 LITTLE COLLINS STREET EAST
RENTS & DEBTS
COLLECTED
HUGH PECK
PROCESS SERVED
LEVIES FOR RENT
ESTABLISHED
1853
MELBOURNE
Comment
Mint T.Stokes
Rarity R3-4
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - Hugh Peck (Melbourne; Victoria) ND (1862) from Victoria (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 14.9g is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in Victoria, Australia. To address this issue, businesses and individuals began issuing their own private tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by the community. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that has survived to this day, providing a unique glimpse into the economic history of Victoria during that time period.
