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1 Penny - J.D. Leeson Sale; Victoria
1862 year| Copper | 13.1 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 | 13.1 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 16 November 1863 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#416791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Stokes ARMS A14/R6
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA 1862
ADVANCE VICTORIA
T. STOKES MAKER
100 COLLINS ST. EAST MELBOURNE
Engraver: T. Stokes
Comment
Mint - T. Stokes
Image: Reverse Stokes ARMS A14/R6 ‘ADVANCE VICTORIA’
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - J.D. Leeson (Sale; Victoria) 1862 from Victoria (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 13.1g 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 tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by the local community. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as a form of currency during this time period.
