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1 Penny - J.M. Merrington & Co. Nelson ND
| Copper | 15.6 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1865-1868 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15.6 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#60872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
J.M.MERRINGTON & CO.
WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRAPERS & OUTFITTERS
NELSON
Comment
Andrews catalogue number A#363Rarity: R3 - Frequently Seen
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token 1 Penny - J.M. Merrington & Co. (Nelson) ND (1865-1868) from New Zealand is that it was made of copper, which was a common material for coins during that time period. However, it's worth noting that the use of copper in coins was eventually replaced by other materials, such as nickel and cupro-nickel, due to its tendency to corrode and wear down quickly. Despite this, coins made of copper, like the A Token 1 Penny, remain a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
