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1 Penny - John Andrew and Co. Melbourne; Victoria
1860 year| Copper | 14.9 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1860 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 16 November 1863 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Seated lady holding scales, boat botton left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MELBOURNE VICTORIA
1860
Comment
Also T. Taylor
Rarity R2-3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - John Andrew and Co. (Melbourne; Victoria) 1860 from Victoria (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 14.9 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in Victoria. The coin was issued by John Andrew and Co., a private company, and was accepted as legal tender in many parts of the state. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued currency that was used in Australia during the 19th century.
