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1 Penny - J. Mc Farlane Melbourne; Victoria ND
1863 year| Copper | 18.3 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1863 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 18.3 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#58865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Text only
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I. FRIEDMAN
PAWNBROKER
ARGYLE STREET
Comment
Rarity R2
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token 1 Penny - J. Mc Farlane (Melbourne; Victoria) ND (1863) from Victoria (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 18.3 g is that it was created 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 tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by the community. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as a substitute for official currency during this time.
