1 Penny - J. Taylor Ballarat; Victoria
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 | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1863 |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#185198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA 1862
STOKES MAKER MEL
IN VINO VERITAS
Comment
Rarity R7
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - J. Taylor (Ballarat; Victoria) 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 the colony of 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 Australia during that time period.
